1.1.1 Benefits of Healthy, Active Lifestyle

a lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, mental and social well-being; and includes regular exercise

• Increased serotonin levels "feel good factor"
• Helps relieve stress
• Increased self-esteem
• Increased self-confidence
• Sense of competition/motivation
• Aesthetic appreciation

• Physical Challenge (outside comfort zone)

• Increased fitness:
• Increased strength
• Increased muscular endurance
• Increased cardiovascular fitness
• Increased flexibility

• Stronger bones/reduced chance of osteoporosis-weight-bearing activities
• Reduced chance of coronary heart disease-reduced cholesterol
• Reduced chance of stroke-lower blood pressure
• Reduced chance of obesity-burn excess calories through exercise

• Social mixing: (different for age groups)
• meet new people
• get together with friends
• reduce anti-social behaviour
• Cooperation:
• improved cooperation leads to better teamwork skills
• better understanding of others