How much exercise do I need? | Right Decisions

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

For good physical and mental health, adults should aim to be physically active every day. Any activity is better than none, and more is better still.
Accumulate at least:

150 minutes (2 ½ hours) of moderate intensity activity per week (such as brisk walking, dancing, cycling, hiking, water aerobics, pushing a lawn mower), or
75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity per week (such as running, jogging, swimming fast, cycling fast, football, hiking uphill, tennis, energetic dancing, martial arts), or
A combination of both.

Plus, muscle strengthening activities on at least 2 days per week will help make you stronger and feel more confident on your feet (such as yoga, Pilates, tai-chi, heavy gardening like digging or shovelling, push-ups, sit-ups, lifting hand weights).
Reduce extended periods of sitting.
If you are already active, try to increase this further, particularly your cardiovascular activity (such as run an extra 5 minutes, walk an extra 100 steps/day, cycle in a higher gear to increase your rate of revolution).
Exercise will help make sure your body is as fit as possible before surgery.

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