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Be active

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Do you know that you should be doing 30 minutes of physical activity 5 times a week for it to benefit your health?

No?  Don't panic, much of the Welsh population are the same, so that's why a 30 x 5 campaign has started in Swansea!

What is the 30 x 5 campaign?
30 x 5
is an awareness campaign aimed at adults to try to raise the profile of the government's recommendations for physical activity and to get people more active.

Many benefits can be gained from being active. Everyone should try to live an active lifestyle, not just those who are trying to lose weight.  Increasing your daily activity will help to increase your energy, motivation and concentration levels.

For copy of the 30 x 5 information booklet contact -

Paul on 01792 635219, paul.whapham@swansea.gov.uk


Alternatively, download the brochure from the link on the right hand side of this page.

Who is involved?
A number of partners are involved in the campaign including the City and County of Swansea, Swansea Public Health Team, Local Health Board, Swansea Health Alliance, Healthforce and Green Gyms.

 

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For activity to benefit your health, it doesn't need to be vigorous.
 
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Everyone needs motivation to get started and to continue to be active.
 
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People find all sorts of reasons not to be active
 
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There is plenty of research to show that physical activity can help improve your health and make you feel better about yourself.
 
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Being physically active doesn't mean that you have to participate in sport. It's a lot simpler than that.
 
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So what is physical activity?
 
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