It can often be true that some men struggle to ask for help, especially when it comes to their health. But, it is also true that health issues can become worse when men do not ask for help.

It is often said that “sitting is the new smoking”. In the modern world, many of us spend the majority of our waking hours at a desk, travelling in a car or bus, or on the sofa in front of the television. The issue here is that living a sedentary lifestyle is not advantageous for our health.

Mobility is often misunderstood. Many people associate it with recovery following intense workouts or athletic training. In reality, mobility is something far more fundamental; it is the foundation that supports daily movement, whether that be getting out of bed, reaching overhead to retrieve something from a high shelf or turning your head while driving.

Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, all you really need is a pair of shoes and some pavement. And for so many people across Cardiff, from Bute Park joggers to the running clubs you’ll see along Cardiff Bay, it can boost physical health, mental wellbeing, stress relief and confidence.