The Evidence
Physical activity has a wide range of benefits at both an individual and societal level. It is proven to have significant health benefits for hearts, bodies and minds and it contributes to the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases as well as cancers and diabetes. Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhances thinking, learning and judgment skills, and ensures health growth and development in young people. It also improves our overall wellbeing.
Every year, leading an active lifestyle is estimated to prevent 900,000 cases of diabetes and 93,000 cases of dementia in the UK. Every £1 invested into community sport and physical activity generates nearly £4 for England’s economy and society, as well as benefits in our physical and mental health.
The benefits of physical activity are dramatic
Visit the Health matters: getting every adult active every day - GOV.UK to see how much regular activity can reduce your risk of a whole range of diseases
How do we shape up?
- 68% of Torbay residents report being physically active, (doing around 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week)
What we can do?
It doesn’t matter how fit we feel, there is something for every level of ability. Being a bit more active, every day, will make all the difference. Visit Active Devon or ask your local social prescriber what activities you can join locally.