Thursday, 29 January 2015

Council scraps exercise referral scheme

However the council is continuing to support sport and physical activity ... activity levels which in turn results in a range of positive health benefits.

The importance of getting kids up and moving

During the daily activity time, there are different types of exercises that should ... The researched benefits of physical activity are countless, to include:

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Too much sitting may be killing you

"Our study finds that despite the health-enhancing benefits of physical activity, this alone may not be enough to reduce the risk for disease," said Alter.

Sunday, 25 January 2015

Wide-ranging health benefits from outdoor adult walking groups

Public health efforts and campaigns to promote regular physical activity should consider walking groups and their wide-range of health benefits.

Friday, 23 January 2015

UN guidelines on physical activity wrong!

... public health campaigns advising a daily 20-minute workout, people should concentrate on the benefits of small increases in physical activity.

Sara Boyns, Workplace Law: Workers' compensation benefits for exercising at home?

I heard that employees are entitled to workers' compensation benefits for ... annual periodic training exercises, many involving physical activity.

No need to sweat big time

... doctors should promote the benefits of small increases in physical activity ... of vigorous activity reduced the risk of dying prematurely by up to 23%.