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Lifestyle booklet

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Physical Activity - Page 2 - 5 Alcohol - Page 6 - 9 Smoking - Page 10 - 12 Stress - Page Diet - Page What is physical activity? Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that result in an expenditure of energy. Physical Activity Guidelines It is recommended that an average adult perform at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on five days within a week or 40-60 minutes for more significant benefits. This is not a huge amount of time considering that they're 1440 minutes in a day. Types of Exercise * Walking (46%) * Keeping Fit/ Aerobic and Dance e.g. yoga (22%) * Cue Sports (19%) * Cycling (17%) * Swimming (3%) As you can see the word 'exercise' doesn't mean the thought of running for hours on end on a treadmill in fact it's the opposite where moderate exercise can easily provide the desired effects. Regular Exercise Can.... * Increase levels of HDL * Lower high blood pressure * Improve...

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