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Active lifestyle

30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week is the recommended amount of exercise that you should be undertaking.

It's not hard to achieve this goal even if lead a busy lifestyle. Just follow our tips and links to activities available in Caerphilly County Borough.

Here are a few of the benefits to you if you are more physically active. It can:

• be friendly and sociable
• be free
• help you lose weight
• help you improve your general health
• help reduce stress and alleviate depression helping you relax and sleep better
• improve mobility, balance and muscle strength
• promote an overall sense of well being
• prevent some illnesses
• reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and being hurt in a fall
• help you enjoy activities with family and friends.

 

Walk4Life

Walking is the easiest exercise to fit into a busy lifestyle since you can do it anywhere at a time that suits you. Walking is simple and you do not need any specialist equipment. It is a great way for families to have fun togetrher and discover your local area.

Click here for tips to help you get the most out of your walks

 

Wales is made for walking !

Click here to search for a walk in your area

Guided walks can be found by clicking here

National Walk4Life Day - Sunday 25 September 2011

Ramblers Cymru are holding an exciting event to promote the many benefits of walking at The Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay, at 11.00am on Walk4Life Day, Sunday 25 September. This is one of 10 flagship events across Britain that will be covered extensively by national television. For more information contact Ceri Thomas, 029 2064 6892 or ceri.thomas@ramblers.org.uk

 

Bike4Life

Cycling, whether it’s a day to day activity, or an occasional adventure, is a great way to help keep you and the rest of the family healthy. Cycling is a great way to help stay healthy and by cycling more often, whether it’s part of a routine or a way to go out and explore, families will be well on their way to achieving some of the changes necessary for a healthier future.

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Go to the Loops and Links website to find out more about cycle routes in the county borough. If you are a bit more adventurous there are world-class mountain bike trails at Cwmcarn Forest Drive.