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EXERCISE

Healthy Living Portal

Live Well

On this page, you will find NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

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Get Active

It's the perfect time to get active. No matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good - more is better still.

A daily brisk walk can give your body a boost, lift your mood and make everyday activities easier. The Couch to 5K is a running programme for absolute beginners. It has helped millions of people like you to start running. The Active 10 app anonymously records every minute of walking you do. Just pop your phone in your pocket and off you go.

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A running programme for absolute beginners, couch to 5k has helped millions of people like you start running. The app:

  • has a choice of 5 trainers to motivate you
  • works with your music player
  • tracks your runs
  • connects you with other Couch to 5k runners

Couch to 5k can be completed in as little as 9 weeks, or longer if you want to go at your own pace.

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    The Active 10 app anonymously records every minute of walking you do. Just pop your phone in your pocket and away you go!

    • tracks your steps
    • helps you set goals
    • shows you your achievements
    • gives you tips to boost your activity

    Did you know walking briskly, even for 1 minute, counts as exercise? What are you waiting for - take your first steps today!

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