DPV Health - Pulse Newsletter - Summer 2021/22

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Sanjay’sofFitness Journey Benefits cardiovascular Sanjay has a young family and works fitness Being active is important for physical and mental health. Studies show that regular movement reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease. It also improves mental health through the natural release of feel-good hormones. It is recommended that adults Fit in 30 minutes of movement on every day of the week to maintain good health. Did you know that 57% of adults in Hume and 52% of adults in Whittlesea are not active enough and Type 2 Diabetes, a life long disease is 2 times more likely to develop in adults in Hume and Whittlesea than the rest of Victoria?

long hours in a sedentary job. His journey Improving to better your health cardiovascular started with walking fitness, known around as the heart swimming health is pool proven while to help his reduce daughter the chance took swimming of havinglessons. a heart Over attack ortime, developing this ledType to better 2 Diabetes. heart health and reduced risk of developing Diabetes. Being active has improved not only Sanjay’s health but his productivity at work, reduced stress and anxiety and improved his self-confidence. His positive behaviours have also encouraged colleagues and friends to eat better and move more. They now come to him for advice on how to Fit in 30 in their routine and eat healthy. To find out more about Fit in 30, click here.

30 minutes of movement a week should equate to 2 ½ to 5 hours of moderate intensity physical activity or 1 ¼ to 2 ½ hours of vigorous intensity physical activity.

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