Exercise

Exercise is great and has many health benefits.

People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many long-term (chronic) conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers. Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression and dementia.

Have a look at the NHS live-well exercise web pages for more information.

Exercise is a great thing to do and can make your feel really great but it is unusual to be able to achieve significant weight loss with exercise alone – it is essential to exercise in conjunction with having a healthy diet.