Are you doing enough muscle strengthening activities?

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Alongside doing at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week, the Chief Medical Officer also recommends adults should do muscle strengthening activities on at least two days a week. (Sport England, Active Lives, Adult Survey Nov 20/21 Report, Published Apr 2022) Also recommended by the NHS and WHO

🏋🏾‍♀️https://www.sportengland.org/know-your-audience/data/active-lives

💪https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-guidelines/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults-aged-19-to-64/

Why?

  • Reduce Your Health Risk; Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, some Cancers,
  • Strengthen Your Bones and Muscles; improve balance
  • Increase Your Chances of Living Longer
  • Manage Chronic Health Conditions
  • Boosts self-esteem

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm

Getting Started with Physical Activity;

Some great tips here🚶🏾‍♀️🏃‍♂️ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/getting_started.html