Why get active?

Regular physical activity is an important part of being healthy and staying healthy.

Regular physical activity helps with:

• healthy growth and development

• building strong bones and muscles

• improved balance and develop skills

• maintaining and develop flexibility

• achieving and maintaining a healthy weight

• improved cardiovascular fitness

• reduced stress and feeling more relaxed

• improved posture

• boosts confidence and self-esteem

• having fun with their friends and making new ones

People who don’t get enough physical activity are at a greater risk of becoming overweight or obese.

Being overweight can also make people more prone to conditions such as asthma, flat feet and joint sprains. In the long term, it can contribute to conditions such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and liver disease.