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16th September 2007, 06:41 PM

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Most UK adults are so unwilling to exercise that not even the threat of an early death is enough to get them off the sofa, a survey suggests.
Only 38% of people questioned by YouGov said they would do more exercise if their life depended on it.

And British Heart Foundation figures show only a third of people manage to do enough exercise to achieve the minimum recommended amount.

Experts warned inactivity is dangerous even in those who are a healthy weight.

Among the 2,100 people surveyed, brisk walking was found to be the favourite way of getting exercise - before dancing, swimming or going to the gym.

However, only 4% said they found exercise fun.

A greater inspiration was exercising to change body shape, particularly among women and young adults.

Almost a third of 18 to 24-year-olds reported they would do more exercise if they saw an unflattering photo of themselves or were told they looked fat.

Other less predictable forms of motivation to work out included fancying someone at the gym.

But only 13% of men and 7% of women said keeping a healthy heart was their main motivator.

Excuses for not exercising were found to be always close at hand - from not having enough time to the one in seven who blame bad weather for not doing enough physical activity.

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The British Heart Foundation, which is launching a campaign to encourage people to up their heart rate for 30 minutes a day, says that someone dies every 15 minutes as a direct result of physical inactivity.

Dr Mike Knapton, director of prevention and care at the BHF, said it was a "deadly serious" problem.

"With our busy lifestyles and labour-saving devices we've stopped getting the exercise our bodies desperately need.

"For many people, exercise has become an ugly word, something to avoid at all costs - but you'd be amazed how easy it is to up the tempo of your heartbeat.

"Just 30 minutes a day will do you and your heart the world of good."

The government recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity five times a week.

Dr David Haslam, clinical director of the National Obesity Forum, said it made for depressing reading but confirmed what had been shown in clinical trials, where even those who had a heart attack did not change their lifestyles.

"Children instinctively exercise when left to their own devices, but they don't because they're stopped from doing that by the school curriculum and parents scared of child abductors and murderers lurking on every corner.

"So, if it doesn't become a habit, you're not going to work hard to go against the tide and introduce it as an adult."

He added that exercise could be incorporated into everyday life.

"Physical activity and obesity are too different risk factors, so even if you're lean, if you're inactive you increase your risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease," he said.

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The majority of adults in the United Kingdom hate the idea of exercising so much that even the threat of premature death does not get them off their backsides, according to a new survey by The British Heart Foundation.

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Rates of obesity and diabetes are rising across England, although people are living longer than ever, government data has revealed.
Obesity rates in England were by 2005 the highest among the 15 member states who then formed the European Union.

But in the same period life expectancy continued to climb. A little girl could expect to live to 81, more than a year and a half longer than a decade before.

However a clear north-south health divide remained.

In all regions from the midlands northwards, life expectancy is significantly shorter than in the regions to the south.

Women in the North East and North West live over two years less than those in the South East and South West, while men live over two and a half years less than their southern contemporaries.

In the decade ending in 2005 covered by the report, the proportion of obese men rose by over 40%, although the figures did start to fall slightly in the final year.

The proportion of obese women however rose by almost 35% and showed no signs of slowing. Among children, it was up by over 50%.

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Hi Pods,
''2,100 surveyed, only 4% said they found it fun''!
Isn't it sad when as a nation us Brits feel the urge to part with cash in order to increase their heart rate. (Exception is brisk walking unless they tax that too).
No scientific quotes I'm afraid but I honestly think as we get older we forget how to ''play out''.
I am certain that it isn't just my increasing age that leads me to believe that (must mention that awful 'C' word now) Christmas morning used to be a time when we couldn't wait to get on our new bikes/skates or scooters n pedal/push our way through the local streets until the yell came for'' Your dinners ready''.
Exercise is not meant to be a chore, it is meant to be fun. I can't imagine anything more dull than sweating with a group of anorexic, body obsessed strangers three times a week while they compare the very latest beansprout diet.

Now I'll get to my point. I blame the advertisers. Ban all the plastic tosh in lurid colours we buy for our kids n buy the little nose miners a bike. It is small wonder that as adults we are exercising less when we train our kids from day one that fun family activity equates to a take away & a DVD. If we understand how to enjoy exercise as children we are more likely to enjoy it as adults.
Exercise should not have to be a solitary activity. Parents now are increasingly aware of potential dangers to our offspring. Though god only knows I've been advertising mine as free to a good home for yonks! They are unlikely to come to much harm if your'e on your bike with them. There are fewer play areas for children & those that remain in my locality appear to be the domain of cider swilling, foul mouthed screamagers. We are requesting our local council provide an alternative for them too.
Facts & figures RE: obesity & early deaths are indeed impressive stuff but until individuals realise the ideals we physically & mentally spoon feed ourselves and our children are causing the self neglect to spiral out of control then little will change.

Thought for the day: Kids are meant to be dirty, have runny noses & scabs on their knees. Unplug the tv, ban computer games n have a bloody good belly laugh 'cos lifes too short.

Sorry about the vent people but spleens happy once more .....:p

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