No more butts, do some free exercise!

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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
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Mid Devon Gazette

SMOKERS are being encouraged to stub out their cigarettes with free exercise sessions at Mid Devon leisure centres.

People who book their first appointment with the Devon's NHS stop smoking service during March will get a free Smokefree exercise voucher, which they can exchange at their leisure centre.

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The Exe Valley Centre in Tiverton, the Culm Valley Centre in Cullompton and Lords Meadow Leisure Centre in Crediton are all taking part.

Those attempting to kick their habit will receive a three-day pass for swimming and keep-fit.

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The initiative is to mark the 30th anniversary of No Smoking Day on Wednesday, March 13.

Dr Virginia Pearson, director of public health for the NHS in Devon, urged smokers to take advantage of free NHS support.

Professor Adrian Taylor, professor of exercise and health psychology at the University of Exeter, said: "A short single session of even brisk walking reduces cravings by about 30 per cent among temporarily abstinent smokers."

For details, email stopsmoking.devonpct@nhs.net or call 01884 836 024.

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