What is physical wellbeing
Physical wellbeing
When people think about physical wellbeing they
automatically think of exercise, there is much more to the physical wellbeing
than exercise and when you get them all you can function at a different level.
So, what is Physical wellbeing?
Physical wellbeing includes exercise, sleep, hygiene and
good nutrition.
Exercise – What is considered physical activity?
Physical activity according to WHO (world health
organisation) is anything where any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles
that requires energy expenditure.
Physical activity according to WHO is any movement that is
done within your leisure time, transport to get to and from places or as part
of a person’s work.
Moderate and Vigorous activity improve your health.
What kind of exercise do people do?
Walking, Running, Cycling, Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking,
Climbing
How much exercise do you have to do?
Adults between 18 – 64 the WHO recommend 180 – 300 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise
or 75 to 100 minutes per week of vigorous exercise or an equivalent combination
during the week.
Older Adults over 64 the WHO recommend 180 – 300 minutes per
week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise or 75 to 100 minutes per week of
vigorous exercise or an equivalent combination during the week.
2 days of muscle strengthening exercises with moderate or
greater intensity.
You can do more physical activity, remember to listen to
your body and do what your body can manage.
If you currently do no physical activity, WHO recommend that
you increase your movement slowly. Doing a little exercise is better than doing
no exercise.
Sleep – What is a good sleep pattern?
A good sleep pattern is important for good physical wellbeing;
it allows your body to function at its optimum.
How much sleep is required?
According to the sleep foundation How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? | Sleep Foundation
If you are 18 to 64 the recommended sleep time is between 7
and 9 hours sleep each night, over 64 the recommended sleep time is 7 and 8
hours each night.
How do you achieve this?
What time do you want to get up in the morning? Calculate
back from there to see what time would be the best time to go to sleep.
Have a bed time routine
Switch off any blue screen products – Computer, mobile
Avoid caffeine or alcohol in the hours before you go to bed
Make the room dark no light.
Hygiene – What is good hygiene?
Good hygiene is ensuring you bath regularly, clean your teeth,
wash your hair and clean your nails and hands.
Look at if you can increase your time cleaning your teeth
Good nutrition is important and I will discuss this on a
future blog
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