Hardly any British adults do enough exercise, the Healthy Survey for England (HSE) 2008 has discovered. Although lots of people in the survey seemed to think they were doing the right amount of exercise, a fitness-measuring device reported otherwise. Of the adults fitted with an accelerometer, only 6 per cent of men and 4 per cent of women met the government’s recommendations for physical activity.
The government currently recommend that you do at least 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity, at least five days a week. The survey also found that girls did less exercise the nearer they got to their teenage years. Over a third of two-year-old girls were doing the government’s recommended amount of exercise compared to just 12 per cent of 14-year-olds.
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Words: Ellie Broughton
2 comments
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Hi,
just thought I’d tell you about one of my lateset purchases. Having seen a Advert in Healthy Magazine for a Weight Loss Product called the Sweatz Vest worn by Michelle Heaton who lost 2 stone useing them, I decided to buy. I’m a full time Mum and can’t train that often so I bought a keep fit DVD and decided to exercise at home. So far I have used the Sweatz Vests 3 times this week and have lost 4lb’s and I am amazed with the results.
Thought I’d let you all know about this great weight loss aid. Which I fully recommend!
Comment by Julie Staff on 7 January 2010 at 2:43 pm
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That’s great Julie, you must be thrilled with the results. It’s often a struggle trying to stick to an exercise regime with all the other hurdles life throws us, and what works seems to be so unique for each individual, Im glad you found something which suites you and your lifestyle!
Comment by lizzie, Healthy on 10 February 2010 at 11:55 am
