The World Health Organisation explains obesity as “having abnormal or excessive fat that presents a risk to your health”. According to CANSA, there is an alarming increase in the number of overweight and obese people in South Africa — more than 29% are men, and 56% are women.
Obesity, which is classified as a chronic disease, is linked to an increased risk for cancer. Researchers believe if you are overweight, you are putting yourself at risk of developing several types of cancers – including cancer of the breast, endometrium, oesophagus, pancreas and kidney. In addition, you are at risk of other non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and hypertension.
CANSA recognises that sport can unify and transform lives and societies. Being active and choosing a healthy lifestyle are key messages promoted this World Cancer Day.
Fortunately, you can reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and optimum weight. Here’s how!
4 steps to setting fitness goals
Before you embark on a fitness or training programme, set yourself clear and realistic long- and short-term goals.
Top tips on how to keep active in the office
We all sit too much. So much that it’s beginning to affect our health. Try these tips to get moving every day to counteract the risks of too much sitting.
Working out in the concrete jungle
There may not be any beaches for running or mountains to climb, but Johannesburg still offers a great variety of exercise options to keep you fit.
4 ways to fit exercise into your life
The secret to fitting in exercise — and sticking with it — is to make it work for you.
An hour’s walk can counteract a sedentary day
Scientists found that it takes about an hour’s moderate exercise to undo the damage of sitting in the office all day.
