People should think about increasing their daily step count to help boost their physical and mental health, publichealthni says 🚶♂️🚶♀️
The average number of steps each adult takes in a day in Northern Ireland is between 3,000-4,000People should think about increasing their daily step count to help boost their physical and mental health, the Public Health Agency has said.
By 2030 it is thought an additional 11m adults across the UK will be obese and possibly living with obesity-related conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and various cancers. Based in Lisburn in County Antrim, the club which has 32 members, meets twice a week to play walking five-a-side football.Players are not allowed to run, head the ball or play it at head height.
"It's get them out of the house, it keeps them moving and talking, the banter is great we have a laugh and we all love football."Team member Barry Hook is 52 and is terminally ill with a brain tumour.