Importance of being active

Physical activity can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It can also have an impact on your mental health and your mood.

This one-page PDF from Unilever suggests three tests you can perform to test your own flexibility and balance, which are key indicators of your physical health. You can then plan an exercise routine suited to your level of ability.

While this booklet was designed for Unilever’s staff, you can use the tests in it yourself or use it as the basis of a guide for your own organisation.