4 in 10 cancers could be prevented if we made small changes to 5 parts of our everyday life – getting active is one of them.
It can be easier than you think to increase your activity levels, even if you don’t do much at the moment. Making small changes, like taking the stairs instead of the lift or making short journeys on foot, can really help increase how active you are. And it’s never too late to start making a difference.Try to do 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week. Walking is a great way to help reduce your risk & get healthy.Walking is not only good for you physically but it can be very relaxing mentally.
Check out these beautiful walks around Ireland for inspiration and get moving.
- MacGillycuddys Reeks and Carrauntoohil Mountain, Kerry.
- Croagh Patrick Mountain Walk, Mayo.
- Torc Mountain, Kerry
- Slemish Mountain Loop Walk, Antrim.
- Lugnaquilla Mountain, Wicklow.