"The World Health Organisation says a sedentary life is one of the ten leading causes of death and disability, and lack of activity leads to more than 2 million deaths annually."  (Les Snowden)

·        Lowers the levels of stress hormones in the blood stream.

·        Reduces the clotting time of our blood

·        Stimulates gall bladder to drain

·        Causes muscles to relax

·        Lowers lactate levels (linked to being a factor in anxiety)

·        Improves insulin resistance

·        Improves blood cholesterol profile

·        Stabilises blood sugar levels

·        Lowers blood pressure

·        Lowers resting heart rate

·        Boosts immune function

·        Lowers oestrogen levels

·        Lowers triglycerides

·        Improves sleep

·        Improves efficiency of cardiovascular system

·        Boosts serotonin

·        Induces relaxation

·        Increases our energy level

·        High cholesterol levels

·        Colds and infections

·        High blood pressure

·        Post natal depression

·        Problematic labour in pregnancy

·        Reduced mortality rate

·        Premenstrual syndrome

·        Certain cancers (breast, bowel, prostate)

·        Dysmenorrhoea (period pain)

·        Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and helps lower blood glucose levels.

·        Kidney stones

·        Impotence

·        Pain

·        Anxiety

·        Depression

·        Stress

·        Varicose veins

·        Constipation

·        Endometriosis

·        Strokes

·        Heart attacks

·        Heart disease

·        Obesity

·        Headaches

·        Gall bladder disease

·        Diabetes Mellitus

·        Osteoporosis

·        Angina pectoris

·        Glaucoma

·        Anger/Hostility

·        Back pain

·        Fatigue

·        Migraines

·        Asthma

·        Gallstones

·        Low self esteem

·        Acne