Physical activity and exercise

• Physical activity breaks the cycle of inactivity.
• Physical activity will not harm you.
• Physical activity makes you feel better.
• Exercise is more structured physical activity that will give you more specific improvements.
• There are many options for keeping physically active – do something you enjoy to help you to stick at it!

Useful links:

To find out about local groups/activities try contacting your local council for leisure classes.

• Active Scotland – Easy Activity just type in your location for a list of all the activities near you.
• Paths for all – local health walks in your area.
• Living It Up is an on-line resource with lots of ideas.
• Local libraries often have a health section or notice board about community facilities and groups.
• ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) is another resource to find local activities.
• The Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Advice line is a free phone number to get information about chest groups. 0800 801 0899 during office hours 9.30 to 4.00 Monday to Friday.
• The British Lung Foundation also has Breath Easy support groups which can be found on their website or on their helpline 03000 030 555.