Changing Habits: Becoming Fitter & Healthier

The reason why some people succeed and others don’t is less to do with talent or luck and more to do with how a person thinks. Making an effort to build more activity into your daily life might seem like hard work, but it is easier than you think. If you believe you can, you will. If you believe you can’t, you probably won’t.

So, now you are in the right mindset to start on your fitness journey with your family, let’s think about why it is important for you all to keep active. Becoming fitter and healthier not only gives you more confidence in yourself, but it will help you feel great too. There are loads of great reasons for getting more active, here are just a few:

• You will feel less tired and have lots more energy

• Being fit helps children concentrate

• Your body will be more able to fight off those pesky germs

• It helps strengthen your heart and lungs

• Get stronger muscles

• To live longer and cut risks of diseases such as heart disease

• Strengthen your bones

• Help you feel happier and cope better under stress

FUN FACT:- half an hour of playing frisbee increases your heart rate and burns about 100 calories – equivalent to four squares of chocolate