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Health Information Week 01 July - 07 July 2019
Exercise - Monday
Jobe's thoughts on Walking
My walk is the highlight of my day, apart from tea time. I walk in the morning and the evening, about five miles altogether. My owners have activated the pedometer on their smartphone and aim for 10,000 steps a day. That’s 40,000 steps for me. Walking keeps me fit and helps to keep my weight down. If I don’t walk for any reason it’s all right for a day. Longer than that and I will get irritable and lethargic and my fitness goes. That's why I need regular exercise. These websites give you lots of ideas on how to get and stay active, not just walking.
Exercise Websites
- 10,000 Step ChallengeWalking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.
- Active 10Summer is the perfect time to be more active. And a brisk 10 minute walk every day is a great excuse to get outside and improve your health. Each 10 minute burst of exercise is known as an “Active 10”.
- Be InspiredHow to get involved in sport ...
- Couch to 5K - A running plan for beginnersAn audio running plan designed to get complete beginners from couch potato to running 5K (or 30 minutes) in nine weeks. Simply download the podcasts and off you go!
- Cycling UKWhether you're new to cycling, ride regularly or want to get back into it, we cater for you.
- Get Fit for FreeThe secret to getting fit for free is to use every opportunity to be active.
- A Guide to YogaAll you need to know to get started with yoga, including the health benefits, yoga styles for beginners and finding a yoga class.
- Healthy Living AppsFind digital tools to help you manage and improve your health.
- Long Distance Walkers AssociationThe LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas.
- National Garden SchemeYour perfect garden awaits ...
- Physical Activity - American Heart FoundationStaying active is one of the most important things a person can do to help curb obesity, lower your chances of heart disease and live healthy.
- Physical Activity for HealthDoing regular physical activity can make you feel good about yourself and it can have a number of benefits for your health.
- Physical activity guidelines for adultsHow much physical activity do adults aged 19 to 64 years old need to do to stay healthy?
- ramblersWalking is easy, free and accessible to nearly everyone, no matter what their physical abilities or health. Even better, walking in a group provides not only the physical benefits of walking, but also the opportunity for social contact and the support of others.
- Sport EnglandWe want everybody to experience the benefits that taking part in sport and physical activity brings.
- Swim EnglandSwim England is the national governing body for swimming in England. We help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.
- Walking for HealthWalking for Health is England’s largest network of health walks with over 375 active schemes, helping people across the country lead a more active lifestyle.
- Yoga with AdrieneNote that this link connects to YouTube. This may be blocked on some NHS networks.