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Benefits of physical activity
The concept of health was defined in 1946 by the World Health Organisation:

  The health benefits of regular physical activity are many. At least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, for example brisk walking, is enough to bring many of these effects. However, by increasing the level of activity, the benefits will also increase. Regular physical activity:
- reduces the risk of dying prematurely reduces the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, which are responsible for one-third of all deaths
- reduces the risk of developing heart disease or colon cancer by up to 50%
- reduces the risk of developing type II diabetes 50%
- helps to prevent / reduce hypertension, which affects one-fifth of the world's adult population
- helps to prevent / reduce osteoporosis, reducing the risk of hip fracture by up to 50% in women
- reduces the risk of developing lower back pain
- promotes psychological well-being, reduces stress, anxiety and feelings of depression and loneliness
- helps control weight and lower the risk of becoming obese by 50% compared to people with sedentary lifestyles
- helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints and makes people with chronic, disabling conditions improve their stamina
- can help in the management of painful conditions, like back pain or knee pain
Stay healthy for sport rather than use sport to stay healthy
Injury and illness are two major factors effecting consistency in training. The cause more often than not is the result of overtraining or over stressing your body. Whether an amateur athlete or an aspiring professional we at Triton Sport can use our knowledge and equipment to make sure you train within parameters specific to your goals.
We offer a variety of measurements such as Vo2 Max and Lactate Threshold amongst others which provide the basis for a stable progressive training programme based on your individual requirements. We can work in conjunction with your training coach to provide performance data in a format easy to understand and relevant to your sport.
Call us on ++356 21431458 or Email for more information on what we can do to help you succeed. |
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