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- 7 out of 10 adults in the UK do not do enough physical exercise
- 85% of us develop back pain at some time
- 95% of back pain is related to poor posture
- After the common cold, low back pain is the second most common cause for doctor visits
- More than 50% of expectant mothers will experience backache either during the pregnancy or after
- Only 1 in 3 children are physically active every day
- As many as 15% of people with back pain progress to permanent disability, and 60% suffer from a recurrence of pain within 1 year - unless they do something positive about it
- Between 90% and 99% of diets fail to produce permanent weight loss
- Strength losses occur at a rate of approximately 12%-14% per decade after the age of 50 years
- With 20 days complete rest you will reduce stamina by 25% and strength by 35%
- Physical activity releases endorphins which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. It also helps lower stress hormones like cortisol
- Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, which can help improve cognitive function and memory
- Regular exercise can help you fall sleep faster and deepen your sleep
- Regular physical activity can help maintain mobility and flexibility, reducing the risk of falls and injury
- Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers
- Weight-bearing exercises can help improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- Regular physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, improving its ability to pump blood throughout the body and helps to reduce blood pressure by improving the efficiency of the heart and blood vessels
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