Singing may not be the most obvious form of physical activity, but according to Yoshikata Yamamoto, it does burn calories.
Stanley was shocked; she'd never considered that her body might be a hindrance to her ability to take up any form of physical activity.
Diversionary activities generally take the form of physical activity sessions, predominantly football and dance coaching, but can also include issue based youth work and workshops.
My patients always ask me what's the best form of physical activity and honestly the answer is the one that you'll do," she said.
"For one thing, after the age of 18, dance is the only form of physical activity most women undertake.
The British Heart Foundation, said the findings showed yoga producing real benefits and that any form of physical activity that reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease should be encouraged.
"We need a network of professionals to ensure that when young people leave school at 16 they do some form of physical activity, because often they are doing none at all.
Walking is the most accessible form of physical activity: it's free, most people can do it, it can be easily incorporated into a daily routine and it's clinically proven that it can improve a person's heart health.
The 16-week course has a completion rate of 96%, and virtually everyone who has completed the course says they want to carry on with some form of physical activity.
Throw in more conventional exercise classes, plus balloon volleyball (all done while seated), and he's engaged in some form of physical activity almost daily.
She said: "It's important that young people take regular breaks from their computer or smartphone, and engage in some form of physical activity.
