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Exercise

Exercise helps us lose weight by burning fast and increasing muscle tissue.  It also improves our metabolic rate, digestion and sleep, increasing energy levels and lowering blood pressure.  In turn, this can reduce bad cholesterol levels, increase mental alertness, reduce depression & anxiety, strengthen muscles & bones, increase flexibility, stamina and ultimately our self-esteem.

Exercise should be easy to arrange – there are local gyms, yoga classes, parks for walking, tennis etc.

Studies show the benefits of just 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day:

• Cuts the risk of heart diseases by 50%
• Reduces high blood pressure by 30%
• Reduces your weight (if you are overweight) even if you don’t diet

Taking your first steps:
If you have not exercised in a while, start slowly and gently.
Give yourself time to get used to more exercise before you build up.
e.g. walk for 10 min.s a day the first week;  see how you feel;  next week you could make it 15 min.s a day and so on.

Don't "burn out":
Some people get filled with enthusiasm & hit the gym or running track too hard.
The risk is that you strain or pull a muscle and cannot exercise, so it is always better to start gently.

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NOTE:  Always seek advice from a GP or doctor before exercise or diet