Excerise and lifestyle

06 Exercise and lifestyle Everyday exercise Try to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. You can break it into three 10-minute sessions throughout the day if you like. Start with what you can and build your way up, you’ll be surprised by how responsive your body is! Even everyday activities can be turned into moderate exercise. Put in extra energy to get your heart-rate going: l Walking l Gardening l House work l Washing the car The more active you are the better. Quick tricks that really help: l Take the stairs instead of the escalator l Get off the bus a stop early and walk l Park the car further from where you’re going l Walk briskly instead of strolling There are also simple changes you can make to your lifestyle: l Avoid smoking l Maintain a healthy weight and shape l If you drink alcohol, do it in moderation l Learn to control stress and relax 24653 Flora Cholesterol Lowering Guide 18.10.13 10.09.indd 7 2013/10/18 3:26 PM

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http://www.unileverhealth.co.za/resource-centre | Exercise is the backbone of any healthy lifestyle. For best results, most experts recommend a minimum of thirty minutes of moderate physical activity every day.

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Exerciseand lifestyle

Everyday exerciseTry to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. You can break it into three 10-minute sessions throughout the day if you like. Start with what you can and build your way up, you’ll be surprised by how responsive your body is!

Even everyday activities can be turned into moderate exercise.Put in extra energy to get your heart-rate going: l Walking l Gardening l House work l Washing the car

The more active you are the better. Quick tricks that really help: l Take the stairs instead of the escalator l Get off the bus a stop early and walk l Park the car further from where you’re going l Walk briskly instead of strolling

There are also simple changes you can make to your lifestyle: l Avoid smoking l Maintain a healthy weight and shape l If you drink alcohol, do it in moderation l Learn to control stress and relax

24653 Flora Cholesterol Lowering Guide 18.10.13 10.09.indd 7 2013/10/18 3:26 PM