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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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
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