Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Me too!

Government guidelines recommend that the average healthy individual should do 30 minutes of moderate cardio vascular exercise 3-5 times per week. Let us give you a few reasons why they are making these recommendations:-

Activity helps you manage your weight.

Want to lose those excess pounds?

When you participate in physical activity you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to maintain a healthy weight. You don't need to set aside major chunks of time for working out. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk during your lunch break. Do jumping jacks during commercials. Better yet, turn off the TV and take a brisk walk. Dedicated workouts are great, but the physical activity you accumulate throughout the day helps you burn calories too.

Activity increases your energy levels.

Do day to day jobs leave you feeling exhausted?

Regular physical activity helps your entire cardiovascular system. The circulation of blood through your heart and blood vessels will work more efficiently. When your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you'll have more energy to do the things you enjoy. For example, keeping up with your grandchildren will no longer be such a big ordeal.

Activity promotes a better night sleep.

Struggling to fall asleep or even get a decent nights sleep?

A good nights sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. Physical activity is sometimes the cure to better sleep. Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. However if you exercise too close to bedtime, you may be too energized to fall asleep. If you're having trouble sleeping, you might want to exercise earlier in the day.

Activity improves your mood.

Had a stressful day in the office? A workout at the local leisure centre or a brisk 30-minute walk can help you calm down.

Physical activity stimulates chemicals in the brain that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. Regular activity has also proved very effective with those of us who suffer from depression and can help prevent it. You'll also look better and feel better when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

Activity helps prevents chronic disease.

Worried about your health?

Regular physical activity can help prevent or manage high blood pressure. Your cholesterol will benefit, too. Regular physical activity boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good," cholesterol while decreasing triglycerides. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the build-up of plaques in your arteries.

Regular physical activity can help you prevent type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer.

Activity can be fun for you and ALL the family.

Go paintballing, go cycling, check out a climbing wall or your local leisure centre for other types of family activities. Take your kids for a brisk walk in the woods or park, push them on the swings or climb with them in the trees. Find a physical activity you enjoy and go for it. If you get bored, try something new. If you're moving it counts! Remember your children will pick up on your habits, so ensure they are healthy ones.

Are you convinced? Great! Start your 28 day activity planner TODAY and reap the benefits of staying active!