"Healthy is an outfit that looks different on everybody." ~ Unknown
Participation in regular exercise or physical activity has plenty of proven benefits on our health and wellbeing, both on a physical level but also an emotional/mental level.
The prevention or reduced risk of developing many chronic health problems is one of the main benefits or exercise.
Exercise has been proven to reduce the risk of developing:
Heart disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Some cancers
From a mental health aspect participation in exercise has been shown to:
Reduce the risks associated from stress
Reduces the risk of developing Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Improving sleep quality
Improving mood
Improving overall self-esteem
Exercise prescription and training under H&W include:
Prevention or the reduction of risk of developing metabolic and lifestyle disease (Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, stroke and heart disease)
Prevention of sarcopenia (muscle wasting), improved balance and fall prevention
Overall fitness and toning
Sports conditioning
Process
An initial consult and medical history will be taken and then goals will be discussed and a training programme will be designed.