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What are the benefits of physical activity?

“More than 60 years of research have consistently shown that physical activity beneficially affects many physical and mental health outcomes and reduces premature mortality.” 

[REF: Ekelund U, Dalene K, Tarp J and Lee I. Physical activity and mortality: what is the dose response and how big is the effect? British Journal of Sports Medicine 2020.]

The social benefits are many and include making friends, support from others, routine and purpose, reducing isolation: (Some comments NERS participants have made) 

“It was a good opportunity to meet other people who had the same worries as I did” 

“The sessions made me get out of the house and gave me a new interest” 

“I made new friends and enjoyed the conversations we had” 

“I feel much fitter and can play with my grandchildren for longer now”