Brighter Futures are on the look out for people that are looking for some fitness inspiration during the lockdown and who are willing to help raise funds for the Great Western Hospital’s Dementia Appeal.
The charity are setting the challenge for you to ‘walk, jog or skip 10,000 steps for a whole month and raise funds for our Dementia Appeal.’
Based on the average person’s stride 10,000 steps will be around 5 miles, meaning you will cover at least 155 miles throughout a month. What a great way to kick start a new healthy regime.
Participants can sign up for the month of February or the length of lockdown and if there is a hospital ward or department that is close to your heart you can request any funds you raise go to that area if you so wish.
Head to the Brighter Futures appeal page and click on ‘fundraise for us’ to set up your fundraising page.
Health Benefits of Regular Walking
REACH AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT
Regular walking can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight by burning calories.
LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
Being active can help to lower blood pressure and prevent high blood pressure. This can help to lower future risk of heart problems.
REDUCES STRESS
The exercise-induced endorphins released will leave you feeling great by helping to improve your mood and shake off daily stresses.
INCREASES ENERGY LEVELS
Keeping active will boost your energy levels and help you feel less tired in the long term.
IMPROVES SLEEP
Adding more activity to your daily routine can help improve the quality of your sleep, meaning you feel more rested in the morning.
REDUCES YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA
A recent study showed that physical activity can help reduce the risk of dementia – regular exercise may slow atrophy in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that controls memory.
