#MovingCan Campaign − Get Berkshire Active

"If the effects of exercise could be bottled, it would be the medicine of the century"

Our August 2018 #MovingCan Campaign highlighted 31 amazing health and wellbeing benefits of Physical Activity. The campaign was a collaborative one created and delivered by GBA and the NHS Frimley and BOB (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire West) Prevention Groups.

Calendar (PDF, 1.1 Mb)

Day 1 - Launch Day	Day 11 - Falls Prevention	Day 21 - Reduces Risk of certain Cancers
Day 2 - Stroke	Day 12 - Arthritis	Day 22 - Improves Range of Motion
Day 3 - Hypertension	Day 13 - Improved Sleep	Day 23 - Brain Function
Day 4 - Osteoporosis	Day 14 - Increased Energy	Day 24 - Dementia
Day 5 - Diabetes	Day 15 - Reduced Social Isolation	Day 25 - Improves Sex Life
Day 6 - Hypercholesterolemia	Day 16 - Increased Life Expectancy	Day 26 - Improves Chances of Remaining Independent in Later Life
Day 7 - Back Pain	Day 17 - Improved Immune System	Day 27 - Improves Self-Esteem and Confidence
Day 8 - Depression	Day 18 - Reduces Severity/Effects of Asthma	Day 28 - Helps Combat Poor Lifestyle Choices
Day 9 - Anxiety	Day 19 - Promotes Healthy Pregnancy	Day 29 - Improves Educational Performance/Improves Behaviour, attention and attendance at school
Day 10 - Stress	Day 20 - Slows the Ageing Process	Day 30 - Cost/sickness absence
Day 31- It's Fun