7 Areas of Wellbeing: Physical
Why is physical wellbeing important?
Physical wellbeing is important because it increases fitness levels, strengthens bones, improves focus, improves how you feel and stops you getting some illnesses.
Moreover, performing exercise releases powerful endorphins which help improve mental health & make you feel good.
Useful Links
NHS Easy Exercise Advice can be found here
Try the free Active 10 app to help you get into the habit of walking briskly for 10 minutes every day.
5 Minute low intensity/ low impact Kitchen Workout – Dr Rangan Chatterjee Click here
Low Impact Workout by The Body Coach TV Click here
Couch to 5K
For a moderate to vigorous workout, try Couch to 5K, a 9-week running plan for beginners. Couch to 5K is for everyone. Whether you've never run before or you just want to get more active, Couch to 5K is a free and easy way of getting fitter and healthier.
If you have any health concerns about beginning an exercise regime like Couch to 5K, make an appointment to see a GP and discuss it with them first.
Click here to find out more! You can download the plan to your desktop or get the app as shown:
N.B. Information provided on the site is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you're seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.
Improve your posture
Sitting down at a desk or in the car can cause bad posture, so try the link below to some exercises for improving your posture - Posture Exercises: 12 Exercises to Improve Your Posture (healthline.com)
NHS have created a factsheet to improve your posture which you can view here
Pilates exercise for back pain can be seen on the NHS website here
Pre/ Post natal Yoga exercises on the NHS website here
The NHS has a YouTube channel with videos on various exercises/ conditions should you want further information, click here
N.B. Information provided on the site is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you're seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.
Why should we all know what our body looks and feels like?
Because every body is different.
If we know what is normal for us, we are more likely to spot when things don’t look right. Certain lumps can be nothing to worry about but some lumps could be more serious.
NHS states that changes to your body's normal processes or unusual, unexplained symptoms can sometimes be an early sign of cancer. Symptoms that need to be checked by a doctor include:
A lump that suddenly appears on your body
Unexplained bleeding
Changes to your bowel habits
1 in 2 people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime and the most common cancers are lung, breast, prostate & bowel.
But in many cases your symptoms will not be related to cancer and will be caused by other, non-cancerous health conditions.
It is important for people to check their balls at least monthly. Check out the ‘It’s in the bag’ website on how and why to check here and the Macmillan factsheet on how to check your balls here
It is also important for people to check breast tissue at least monthly. Check out Nuffield Health’s ‘How to check your breasts’ website. The Coppafeel charity has information and resources on how to check yourself, reminders and a self checkout tool to help you check. You can download the self checkout checklist on how to check your breast tissue to ensure you cover everything here
Macmillan provide information on causes and risk factors of cancer here
It is important to check certain areas regularly to catch anything early. Anything that is not normal for your body should be checked by your GP.
Cancer
If you or a loved one are affected by cancer or any other illnesses, there are lots of places to receive support,
information and resources to help you at these challenging times.
Advice from Macmillan on supporting someone with cancer can be found here
NHS has provided information on how to reduce your risk of getting cancer. For example:
Healthy eating
Taking regular exercise
Not smoking
NHS says stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health.
When you stop, you give your lungs the chance to repair and you will be able to breathe easier.
You can receive more information on the NHS Better Health website where it also gives details on the NHS
Smokefree app to help you quit. For more information click here
NHS also states drinking less alcohol is a really effective way to improve your health, boost your energy, lose weight & save money.
You can receive more information on the NHS Better Health website where it also gives details on the NHS drink free days to help you cut down. For more information click here
When you feel ready, reach out to your line manager as we can support you with what you need at this time. Everyone one deals with these challenges differently so we want to support you in the way you need.
Activity challenge
Sign up to the Strava app to track your activity with employees across Babington. You can walk, run and/or cycle. Log your activity to see where you are positioned within Babington
Book recommendations:
Not A Diet Plan and Not A Life Coach by James Smith
30 Day Kick Start Plan by Joe Wicks
Live Well Every Day by Dr Alex George
Podcast recommendations:
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
High Performance Podcast with Jake Humphrey
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth with Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
Chasing Excellence with Ben Bergeron, Patrick Cummings