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Making exercise a habit starts with consistency, not intensity. Here’s how to integrate it into your routine: Start small with 10-15 minute workouts. Schedule workouts like meetings—pick a time that works for you. Make it convenient—exercise at home or nearby. Pair it with existing habits (e.g., walk after meals). Choose activities you enjoy and track progress. Find accountability—work out with a friend or coach. Reward yourself for milestones. Keep a positive mindset—focus on the benefits. If you miss a day, get back to it the next. Consistency is key—stick with it! #Fitness #Health #Motivation #HabitBuilding ukactive, Sport England, World Health Organization, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department of Health and Social Care, British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM), Huumans.io, Gladstone Software, Wexer, EGYM, Les Mills International, Myzone®, PSLT Limited, Rushmoor Borough Council, Filton Town Council, City of Lincoln Council, Southampton City Council Powered by Active Nation Health & Well-Being Charity

🐴 Leading a Horse to Water: Exercise, Activity, and Public Health 🌍 The saying goes, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” When it comes to promoting physical activity and exercise for better health, this wisdom holds true. Despite growing awareness of the benefits, getting the general population to adopt sustainable exercise habits remains a challenge. Here are some key lessons from the literature: 1️⃣ Infrastructure Matters Countries with strong investments in walkable cities, bike-friendly spaces, and public recreation facilities see higher participation rates in daily physical activity. Accessibility drives adoption. 2️⃣ Cultural Norms Shape Behavior In nations where movement is embedded into daily life—whether through active commuting or community fitness programs—exercise becomes less of a chore and more of a lifestyle. 3️⃣ Policy Makes a Difference Health policies that incentivize movement (e.g., subsidized gym memberships, exercise as medicine initiatives) demonstrate measurable improvements in public health metrics. 4️⃣ Health Education is Key Countries with robust public awareness campaigns and programs linking activity to disease prevention (e.g., reduced cardiovascular and mental health risks) are achieving long-term change. 5️⃣ Social Connection Drives Engagement Community-based programs, like group exercise classes or walking clubs, foster accountability and motivation. People are more likely to stay active when they feel supported. 🚀 MSK community is primed to be the agents of change in US health systems Policy, accessibility, and education must work together to make exercise not just possible, but inevitable. Let’s reimagine how we encourage movement—not through mandates, but by creating an environment where activity is the easier, more enjoyable choice. #Movement #exercise #ExerciseForHealth #PublicHealth #HealthyCommunities #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy

As a #socialentrepreneur it's important to build partnerships and collaborations with organisations that share your #visionarythinking and #values. This page from the latest strategy document published by the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) highlights why they are a perfect #researchcollaboration fit for Golf in Society #togetherwecan #transformlives #socialchange #researchinnovation Sheffield Hallam University UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge UK Research and Innovation Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Sport England

Our CEO Hayley Lever was in London earlier this week with Active Partnerships and national organisations from across the movement, physical activity and sport sector. You can read her reflections here: https://lnkd.in/ds2tqJZE Over 40 MPs were in attendance in Parliament to discuss how we all have a role to play in creating the conditions for a happier, healthier and more active nation through movement, physical activity and sport. Minister for Sport, Steph Peacock MP, said: “I’m not going to underplay the challenges we face. "We are committed to rebuilding the foundations of our country and I am going to ensure that sport and physical activity is at the heart of that.  “The Government’s focus is on its five manifesto missions, and these include improving public health and building an NHS fit for the future and breaking down the barriers across our society. "Sport and physical activity are essential to preventative health and the biggest health gain comes from supporting those who are inactive to move more.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiGFHm2j

Imagine a world where we took a radical personal responsibility approach to health care prevention. Where the issue of health literacy from an early age was provided to every Australian no matter their social status or circumstance; where they were given access to a ‘personal health portal’ that provided them with information, education & tools at each life stage, taught in schools and made a priority in the work place. Imagine better nutrition in schools, healthy meals provided for kids who need them, workplaces that made regular exercise & movement part of their day, subsidised gym/exercise memberships, health screenings at specific life stages. Where the government spent more on prevention for every Australian. Imagine then a health care system that then, with this support in place prioritised those that took personal responsibility for their own health & wellness based on markers of preventative health.

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Social prescribing is one of the very few prescriptions that come without the risk of side effects. Incredibly effective, inexpensive and socially acceptable, social prescribing is one form of lifestyle medicine which we can all use more of to maximise our health and well-being.

Despite the worrying results, there are some signs of improvement in some countries. The study showed that almost half of the world’s countries have made some improvements over the past decade, and 22 countries were identified to be on track to reach the global target of reducing inactivity by 15% by 2030, if their trend continues at the same pace. In light of these findings, WHO is calling on countries to strengthen their policy implementation to promote and enable physical activity through grassroots and community sport and active recreation and transport (walking, cycling and use of public transport), among other measures. “Promoting physical activity goes beyond promoting individual lifestyle choice – it will require a whole-of-society approach and creating environments that make it easier and safer for everyone to be more active in ways they enjoy to reap the many health benefits of regular physical activity,” said Dr Fiona Bull, Head of the WHO Unit for Physical Activity. Collective efforts based on partnerships between government and nongovernmental stakeholders and increased investments in innovative approaches will be needed to reach the least active people and to reduce inequalities in access to measures promoting and improving physical activity.

It's easy to lose sight of the fundamental human need for connection. But the truth is, those meaningful social bonds are just as vital to your overall well being as physical fitness or medical treatment. Team sports, community volunteering, that daily dog walk - these aren't just leisure activities, they're essential ingredients in the recipe for true, holistic health and at Barbican Physio, we deeply understand the vital role social health plays in the overall wellbeing of our patients. That's why, in addition to targeted treatment plans, we work closely with our patients to identify the social activities and communities that energize them. We know that the path to a full recovery involves more than just managing symptoms - it's about restoring your sense of purpose, belonging, and engagement with the world around you. Your health is a complex, multi-faceted thing. So why settle for a one-dimensional approach? Let us help you rediscover the transformative power of meaningful social connections. To learn more, visit www.barbicanphysio.co.uk #barbicanphysio #physio #physiotherapy #londonphysio #socialhealth

Hello👋 In an era where sedentary lifestyles and technological advancements dominate daily routines, the importance of sports in maintaining personal health cannot be overstated. Engaging in sports activities goes beyond the pursuit of leisure; it serves as a strategic investment in one’s future well-being. As individuals, we must recognize the profound impact that sports can have on our physical, mental, and emotional health, thereby safeguarding our future vitality and longevity.