Health and Wellbeing - Exercise

Research has shown that exercise can be beneficial to people's mental health as well as their physical health. Exercise releases chemicals in the brain that can have a positive effect on our mood and how we feel.
 
Exercise does not have to be expensive or time consuming; all types of activity can help, ranging from going to the gym or for a swim, to walking to the shops instead of driving, or going out for a bike ride. Even doing the gardening can count towards your 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise!
 
Locally, the NHS run an Exercise on Prescription scheme, where your GP can prescribe a course of exercise at a participating leisure centre or gym. You can contact your GP surgery to find out more about this.
 
The government has also introduced a free swimming initiative that may be available to certain people, for more information go to the Portsmouth City Council website.
 
For more information go to www.nhs.uk/livewell