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Six out of 10 Britons would not be motivated to do more exercise
even if their lives depended on it, a poll has found.
This is despite one person dying every 15 minutes as a result
of physical inactivity, according to British Heart Foundation figures.
The charity’s survey also found that only a third of UK adults achieve
the minimum recommended amount of exercise – 30 minutes
of moderate activity five times a week.
Yet increasing the heart rate for just 30 minutes a day
can cut the risk of heart disease in half.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is launching a new television advert
urging people to take more exercise to try and tackle the problem.
It will show people exercising to the “beat” of their heart.
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Today’s survey of more than 2,000 adults found that 38 per cent of people
would be motivated do more exercise if their life depended on it.
One in seven said they would exercise more if the weather was better.
Women are often motivated by the need to ‘keep up’ their physical appearance.
A total of 17 per cent of women said keeping their figure was their main reason
for exercising while only 7 per cent of men said the same.
Dr Mike Knapton, director of prevention and care at the BHF, said:
“This is a deadly serious issue. With our busy lifestyles and labour-saving devices,
we’ve stopped getting the exercise our bodies desperately need.
“For many people, exercise has become an ugly word, something
to avoid at all costs – but you’d be amazed how easy it is to up the tempo of your heartbeat.
“Just 30 minutes a day will do you and your heart the world of good.
The BHF is trying to show people that it can be fun too.”
Five easy ways to fit exercise into your routine:
• Park your car a 15-minute walk from work or take a brisk walk
to your bus stop or train station in the morning.
• Allow yourself 20 minutes to go for a stroll at lunchtime.
The fresh air and exercise will help clear your head for the afternoon.
• Take the stairs – even if you are a few floors up.
Also try walking up escalators.
• Clean your house – the tiresome task will help your heart.
• Bored of solo exercise such as jogging?
Try taking a local dance class.
From salsa and ceroc to belly dancing there is a huge range to choose from!
Did you know? Sexcercise is another way to burn fat, and fun, too.
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