Keeping active
Being physically active as part of your everyday routine
makes you less likely to have a heart attack than someone who is
not active.
Only one in four Bangladeshi men do
enough physical activity, according to the guidelines – and
only just over one in ten Bangladeshi
women do enough compared to the rest of the UK population.
Building up to 30 minutes a day
Being physically active can be anything from going
swimming or running, to everyday
things like walking, gardening
and climbing the stairs. Being active can help you
have more energy and relieve stress. It will also help you to be
healthy body weight and shape.
You should aim to do 30
minutes of moderate physical activity on
5 or more days of the week. Moderate physical
activity makes you breathe more heavily than normal and makes you
warmer than usual.
If you are starting from scratch - build up
slowly:
- start with ten minutes of activity
three times a day
- start slowly at a level that suits you
- gradually build up the time and frequency until 30
minutes feels easier
- choose a
variety of activities that you enjoy
- try to do something every day.
Try going for a brisk walk with a friend, joining
specific exercise classes or playing a sport such as badminton, but
being physically active could also include everyday things like
digging in the garden to grow some your own
vegetables.
Choose an activity that you will enjoy and encourage a family
member or friend to do it with you.
Talk to your doctor
If you
are being treated by your doctor for another condition, it’s
important to talk to them, before you start exercising.
Remember to stop exercising if you feel pain or
discomfort.
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