People who are more physically active have a lower risk of colon cancer. Overall, the most active men can reduce their risk of colon cancer by nearly 20 to 30%. And the most active women can reduce their risk by around 10 to 30%.
Exercise is the best way to boost your energy, and encourages better sleep. Exercise releases happy hormones called endorphins which boost our mood, so it’s a win:win situation.
Summer Holiday Project #2: Work towards physical health. Start and keep up a daily exercise regime, see your doctor for outstanding issues, eat healthily, get involved in local sports.
Choose a lifeguarded beach and always swim between the red and yellow flags. That way you know you’re swimming in an area which is safe from dangerous currents, and you’re doing so under the watchful eye of the lifeguards.
In the UK in 2011, 28 people died getting into trouble whilst swimming at the coast, 62 in rivers and 20 in lakes and reservoirs.
If you are doing some casual exercise with your friends such as kicking a ball around, you still need to warm up before and warm-down afterwards as it is still exercise.
RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation – a treatment method for soft tissue injuries, where recovery duration is usually shortened and discomfort minimised.
Any leisure or fitness activity is more enjoyable when done with others who have a similar interest, who can encourage and help each other.
Swimming is good exercise, and good for the mind as it is relaxing. It can be social or for when you want some downtime.
Brisk walking is great exercise, and is free. 30 minutes a day makes you healthier and helps lose weight.