I’m so excited to be one of the 2017 brand ambassadors for Premier’s Active April!

Personally, I’m a big fan of keeping active.  I know that it’s not easy for everyone…if you have an injury, are overweight, are incontinent, work long hours or are exhausted, it can be tough.  But, then I think about those inspirational people who have those same struggles, yet still find a way…  I mean, look at the para-Olympians who undertake incredible feats of physical activity, people like Karen Gatt  who, at 140kg created the ‘clothesline diet’ and John Howard who found time to walk daily even though he was running our country.

Let me share with you 30 wonderful reasons why YOU should be doing 30 minutes of activity every day:

1.     Recover faster when you’re sick

2.     Sleep better

3.     Reduce stress levels

4.     Improve energy levels

5.     Boost your mood with endorphins

6.     Reduce risk of depression

7.     More likely to meet new people

8.     Improve self confidence

9.     Burn calories

10.  Reduce the risk of having a stroke

11.  Optimise your metabolism

12.  Reduce your risk of having a heart attack

13.  Maintain a healthy weight

14.  Improve cholesterol levels

15.  Reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

16.  Reduce the risk of cancer

17.  Lower blood pressure

18.  Strengthen your bones and reduce risk of osteoporosis

19.  Reduce your risk of falls and needing a walking frame when you’re older

20.  Improve your posture

21.  More likely to withstand stress

22.  Increase focus

23.  Improve flexibility

24.  Live longer

25.  Increase endurance

26.  Boost immunity

27.  Improve co-ordination

28.  Improve your body shape

29.  Look better

30.  Have fun!

Personally, the one that motivates me the most is to take some time out for myself to think.  Let me know in the comments below, do you do your 30 minutes per day?  And, what motivates you to exercise?

You can still sign up for Active April by registering your details on their website activeapril.vic.gov.au 

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