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Physical Activity for Health Management.

A Green Prescription (GRx) is a written prescription from a GP or Practice Nurse for a patient to get more active as part of his or her health management. Sport Otago's Green Prescription team provides patients with specific advice on the range of exercise options which may be most suitable and offers some ongoing support to help them remain active and maximize the health benefits of an active lifestyle. For further information on how you could benefit from a Green Prescription please contact Monique Wright. If you would like to learn more about how Green Prescription works you can view the Ministry Of Health website on GRx here.

 


 

Why Physical Activity?

The Green Prescription programme is all about managing health through physical activity.  Here are 10 good reasons for leading a physically active lifestyle, which does not need to include formal or competitive activities, but may focus on hobbies such as gardening, walking, or recreational swimming.

1. Gives energy and confidence.web grx activity

2. Reduces the effects of ageing.

3. Reduces stress levels.

4. Stimulates the mind.

5. Helps you to sleep better and feel less tense.

6. Provides you with the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.

7. Increases mobility, balance, flexibility, bone and muscle strength. Helps to reduce and control weight, blood pressure and cholesterol.

8. Lowers risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, stroke, osteoporosis and some types of cancer.

9. Improves posture, balance and reaction time, reducing the likelihood of falls, fractures and injuries.

10. Helps maintain mobility and independence.





Green Prescription Success Stories

Click here to read about how Green Prescription has benefited people just like you.




The Beginners Guide To Aqua Jogging

web grx aqua joggingA fun way to get fit!

Aqua Jogging is a great way to develop fitness with minimal impact on the joints.  However, to get the most out of your Aqua jogging session, it is important to follow the correct technique.

Before getting in the water:

Put on your aqua belt before getting in the water. It should be sitting at waist level. If your belt is covering your belly button then you are spot on! Adjust the straps until it feels tight - the belt should not ride up in the water.

Posture:

It is important that you maintain good posture whilst aqua jogging. This will ensure that you strengthen your back and abdominal muscles, and prevent any back injuries.

The key points for perfect posture are:

  • Head held up
  • Chest lifted, and shoulders back
  • Abdominals held tight
  • Shoulders in line with the hips
  • Buttock muscles squeezed together

Try to concentrate on maintaining this posture whilst jogging. There is a tendency to lean forwards, which makes it easier to move through the water! Focus on staying upright.

Getting moving:

Start moving your legs up and down in a walking motion whilst maintaining good posture. Cup your hands, and use them to help propel your body forwards. As the left leg comes up, the right arm pushes through the water, and vice versa.

In order to go faster you can increase the speed at which your arms and legs move, but don't lean forwards!

Variations:

Legs only (arms hang by side)
Spread your fingers




Exercise & Medical Conditions

Independent research has shown that exercise can have a positive effect on a number of common medical conditions ranging from Asthma to Depression.  These are just some of the medical conditions that can be improved through regular physical exercise:

Arthritis

  • Can increase mobility and reduce joint painweb grx active practice
  • Can prevent joint deformities
  • Can help control joint swelling and pain

Asthma

  • Can help you cope better with asthma and improve asthma symptoms

Diabetes

  • Significantly reduces risk of developing diabetes (type 2)
  • Lowers blood glucose
  • Helps reduce weight when combined with healthy eating
  • Improves effectiveness of insulin

Heart Disease

  • Improves many risk factors
  • Reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death

High Blood Pressure

  • Helps lower blood pressure, particularly in middle aged people

Obesity

  • Burns energy and preserves lean muscle mass
  • Is important for losing weight, and controlling weight
  • Most effective when combined with a healthy diet

Osteoperosis

  • Will help keep your bones strong
  • Helps improve posture and muscle strength

Stress, Depression and Anxiety

  • Improves moods
  • Helps relieve depression and stress
  • Increases feelings of wellbeing




 

 

 
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