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Let’s Get Active

Physical activity is a non-structured daily activity. The World Health Organization (WHO) has deemed physical inactivity as the leading cause of death around the world!

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Anyone can be active. Don’t sit for more than 20 minutes. Learn to walk, stretch, stand, climb stairs – in short, move your body.

Exercise is a formal type of physical activity that is structured, which means you follow a programme with a specific goal. You need to pick a type, a time and an achievable goal.

There are various types of exercise

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Aerobic

Cycling, golfing, jogging, speedwalking, swimming, etc.

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Resistance

Weight training or using your body weight to build muscle, e.g. push-ups, pull-ups, squats, abdominal crunches

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HIIT

An advanced mix of aerobic and resistance exercise

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Stretching

Yoga or Pilates – again, a mix of aerobic and resistance exercise, excellent for beginners

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Aquacise

Water-based exercise, ideal for people with knee or back problems

Did you know that exercise can…

  • Improve your mood
  • Tighten your skin
  • Boost your energy levels
  • Reduce your stress and alleviate depression
  • Lower the risk of all types of cancers, heart conditions, lung disease, gastrointestinal symptoms and many more
  • Improve your sexual health
  • Assist you in managing your diabetes and stabilising your blood sugar levels
  • Help you sleep better
  • Increase your strength and confidence
  • Improve your bone health, reduce osteoporosis and strengthen your joints

Ways to increase your physical activity (start right now):

  • Do your own household chores
  • Do your own food shopping and take the cart to the car
  • Park the car far from your destination
  • Get up and stretch or walk away from your desk every 20-30 minutes
  • Go to the mall after work and walk a little
  • Walk to the mosque for prayer and take some extra walking time before coming home
  • Use a pedometer to monitor your step count
  • Do your own gardening
  • Take the stairs

Here are some exercises that anyone can do without a risk of injury or hypoglycaemia:

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