Why be active?

Physical activity is essential for good health and will make a difference to your quality of life.

Just 30 minutes of physical activity of moderate intensity on 5 or more days a week can help.

Once you start being active, the benefits will become obvious. You'll experience:

better health
more energy
reduced stress
stronger bones and muscles
better balance, strength, suppleness and mobility
more independence in later life
improved sleep
better maintenance of a healthy weight
more social opportunities
a sense of achievement
increased enjoyment

So what's stopping you?

Danielle Masters

Danielle Masters - golfer

History:

Danielle who is attached to Chart Hills golf club near Tenterden played in the Curtis Cup in 2004 and soon after turned professional.

In 2006 she finished 3rd in front of the home fans at the Ladies English Open at Chart Hills. In 2007 she recorded a career best of 2nd at the De Vere Ladies Scottish Open at The Carrick at Loch Lomond.

Stop Press: Update

Danielle is back playing a few events on the ladies European tour this year and has played in 5 events and is slowly getting back into it after illness and injury. Her goal for this year is to get better playing rights for next years events and finish within the top 100 on the order of merit. She says, "I'm currently 142nd so I need to carry on working hard and improving with every event. I now work with a different coach and have recently started work with a psychologist which is new for me but she has helped me get so much confidence back in these last few events so that's really promising".

Good luck Danielle.

What is your most memorable moment?

It was winning the Vagilano Trophy for Great Britain and Ireland as an amateur - it was my most enjoyable and memorable experience in team golf.

My highlight as a pro has got to be coming 3^rd at the English open on my home course in front of all my friends and family.

What do you do in your spare time?

I enjoy socialising, playing computer games and going to the gym. My hobbies are my 3 very amazing house rabbits - they are like my children.

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