The health benefits

Being active doesn’t have to mean wearing gym gear, running or aerobics... unless you want it to, of course!

Slimming World’s activity programme, Body Magic, has been designed to encourage its members to take small steps towards a more active lifestyle, alongside eating a healthy, balanced diet.

It’s all about moving more and giving health, fitness, wellbeing and weight loss a boost – which is where the magic happens!

You don’t have to do a huge amount of activity to start to benefit. The important thing is to start.

If it makes you breathe faster, feel warmer and gets your heart rate going, then it counts.

It might just be five minutes of walking per day to start with. The key is to get into a regular habit and you can build up gradually from there, exercising for a little longer or picking up the intensity as time goes on and your fitness improves.

Some might choose weight training or following one of the many workout routines and classes available online.

Fans of the outdoors might enjoy cycling in the countryside or adventurous hikes. Even vigorous cleaning, dancing and car washing count as activity!

Social distancing rules permitting, being active also presents lots of opportunities to spend quality time with family, friends and pets – there will be lots of dogs loving their extra walks right now.

Or, if you prefer to go solo, going for that jog, walk or bike ride, or finding a quiet corner to roll out that workout mat, all present an opportunity to grab some elusive ‘me time’.

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