Healthy Action

Did You Know?

Any increase in activity is good for your health and will make you feel better.
Being physically active can significantly lower the risk of developing serious health-related problems including many types of cancer.
Each pound of muscle (1 pound = 0.45 kilograms) burns 75-100 calories every day simply by existing.
Set goals you can reach. If you expect too much, you are likely to become discouraged and stop exercising.
Healthy action helps promote weight loss and maintenance of ideal body weight.
Physical activity helps decrease cardiovascular risk by making your heart pump efficiently. It improves circulation, muscular tone and helps reduce stress.
Regular, moderate activity benefits the immune system.

Make physical activity a regular part of your daily life to reduce or control your risk factors for cancer.
Try to achieve at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day - moderate exercise can be anything that leaves you feeling slightly out of breath. Even activities such as gardening or cleaning the house can count.

Last updated 28th May 2010