Based on your discussion so far, choose to share the benefits you judge will be most relevant and important to them. Some benefits are quite generic and others will be condition specific.
Remember the conversation won’t work if you take away their control. Ask permission and keep this a conversation not a lecture.
In order to benefit health, research has shown that activities need to be of at least moderate intensity. For most people, this will mean experiencing an increased heart rate and breathing rate during the activity
Start small and build up gradually for a safe approach to starting activity
“Why haven’t I received [physical activity on prescription] before? I have been in pain for many years.”
“Exercise helps me decrease my fatigue”
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