Regular physical activity offers several health benefits, it helps prevent chronic diseases such as hypertension, cancer, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis and promotes an independent and healthy lifestyle in the long term. Moreover, physical activity also has a positive impact on mental wellness, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.

Regardless of age or fitness level, physical exercise on a regular basis is an excellent investment in health and mental and physical wellness.

“CHI SI MUOVE, SI AMA!” is the title of the campaign that was launched in September in occasion of the Wellness Week 2023. The campaign, organised in collaboration with Medical and Pharmacist Associations of Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena and Rimini, with the support of AUSL Romagna and the Emilia-Romagna Region within the framework of the 2021-2025 Regional Prevention Plan, is aimed at the population of Romagna aged 40-60. The goal is to promote physical activity as a means to improve quality of life and prevent non-communicable chronic diseases.

Wellness is waiting for you: a network of experts at your disposal

An adult should try to do some physical activity every day, at least 30 minutes, in order to reach the minimum weekly physical activity volume of 150 minutes recommended by the Italian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation.

Talk to your GP to find out which activity is best for you, and start changing your lifestyle today.

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1. Pharmacies and parapharmacies

Get a free Wellness Check-Up from your pharmacist. It is the starting point of a path to transform your lifestyle through exercise. Discover the list of pharmacies and parapharmacies participating in the initiative and visit the nearest one.

>> Click here and find out where to take your free Wellness Check-Up

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2. Palestre della Salute (Health-promoting gyms)

If you are coping with a chronic disease, don’t let your condition limit your vitality! Discover the benefits of adapted motor activity (AMA) and adapted physical exercise (APA) designed especially for you. Explore the map of nearby Health Gyms and be guided by an expert kinesiologist who will create a personalised exercise programme for you.

>> Click here and discover the nearest Health Gym

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3. Sports centres, gyms, swimming pools

Do you like swimming or water aerobics? Do you prefer a training session at the gym? Have you ever tried a yoga class?

By going to one of the gyms that takes part to the campaign, you can receive a free dedicated consultation and take part in a free trial lesson of your preferred activity right away.

The benefits for body and mind are at hand, take the initiative and be the protagonist of your own transformation.

>> Click here and discover the sports centres joining the campaign

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4. Walking Groups

Getting active, in company and safely with a Walking Group, is one of the simplest and most fun activities to help you stay and get healthy while being outdoors. Explore the map to find the closest Walking Group and contact the leaders to find out how you can join the next walk. Participation is free of charge!

>> Discover the nearest Walking Group and join the next walk

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5. Video and Tips

You don’t have time to go to the gym but you would like to start moving more? Thanks to online videos, you can work out where and when you like. Take control of your wellness, one video at a time!

>> Check out the videos and tips for you

 

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Download campaign materials: VIDEO, FLYER, POSTER

For further information please contact us at: info@wellnessfoundation.it

Have you joined the campaign? Download the BANNER, THE SOCIAL MEDIA MATERIALS and the STICKER and upload them on your website.