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Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. Exercise has also been found to alleviate symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal has a choice of 5 trainers to motivate you works with your music player tracks your runs connects you with other Couch to 5K runners tracks your steps helps you set goals shows you your achievements gives you tips to boost your activity

Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit NHS Couch to 5K is a running programme for absolute beginners, and will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks, or longer if you want to go at your own pace.

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The Active 10 app records every minute of walking you do (anonymously). Just pop your phone in your pocket and away you go!

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To stay fit and healthy, it's recommended you get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week, or around 20 to 30 minutes a day

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