Published: Tuesday 21st March 2017 | 2.30pm
Cannock Chase Council is supporting a new drive to encourage adults in the District to build more physical activity into their lives by simply walking briskly for at least ten continuous minutes every day.
A daily brisk 10 minute walk can make people feel better, more energetic and improve their mood. Over time it can also help lower the risk of serious illnesses like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
In Cannock Chase we have ‘Chase Fit’ the walking website that will help people find routes, join walking groups and get active outside. There are a wide range of walks, walking groups, self-led walks and family activities on the website and it’s all free. Find out more: http://www.chasefit.co.uk/
In addition, residents can download a free mobile phone app – Active 10 – which shows how much brisk walking a person does throughout the day, and provides tips and encouragement on how to fit ten minute bursts of brisk walking into your day.
Councillor Muriel Davis, Portfolio Leader for Health and Wellbeing said “We know that everyone has busy lives and getting active for some is not a priority. But we all have 10 minutes a day where we can make time for continuous brisk walking.”
“Studies have shown that moderate intensity physical activity every day, including ten continuous minutes of brisk walking, can lower the risk of serious illnesses like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This is in addition to increased physical fitness, improved mood, improved quality of life, increased physical leanness and healthier weight.”
“And don’t forget that walking is free, we just sometimes need the encouragement to get out and make it part of our everyday lives, this could be through walking to work, stepping out at lunchtime, walking to the shops or local park, or taking the dog for a walk. It’s is a great initiative so why not give it a go!”
Visit http://po.st/Active10_Staffordshire or search ‘Active 10’ online to find out more and to download the app.