According to an authoritative global study released yesterday that raises fresh concerns about likely health consequences, the UK has higher levels of obesity and overweight people than anywhere in Western Europe except for Iceland and Malta.
In the UK, 67% of men and 57% of women are either overweight or obese, according to the Global Burden of Disease study. The World Health Organisation says more than one billion people are overweight and more than 300 million are obese. Excess weight is a major risk factor for chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure problems and stroke.
With summer on the horizon, jam packed with international sporting events from the World Cup through to the Commonwealth Games and not forgetting many of us looking to get that perfect bikini body, why not combine your holiday and fitness regime in the sporting hub of the Balearics?
Indeed, Mallorca is the ideal location for a wide range of fresh seafood, clean air and sports in abundance. As well as the visual impact of the landscape, and a pleasant, stable climate that rarely interferes with sporting events regularly held on Mallorca, the island boasts top class facilities: ONO Estadi (football stadium), Palma Arena, (velodrome) Rafa Nadal’s International Tennis Centre and a large number of marinas, golf courses, mountain trails and many more activities all there for the enjoyment of visitors.
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, comments,
“As a resident of Mallorca for over 20 years I have seen the popularity of sports tourism grow dramatically with a number of top events being held here every year such as the high profile cycling competition, Challenge Vuelta Ciclista with nine Pro Tour teams and seven Continental Professional teams competing in the Mallorca Marathon in October.
“There are pleasant surprises to be found in every corner of Mallorca. Good ways to explore the island are hiring a car or going on outings. There are a host of routes and hiking trails, both along the coast and inland including through the Tramuntana Mountains. They are fully signed, with information panels, meaning you can discover the island´s diversity by whatever method of transport you prefer!
“Here at Taylor Wimpey España we have witnessed a dramatic increase of lifestyle buyers looking for properties with sporting amenities whether it be golf, cycling or tennis in comparison with previous years. We have recently sold out of our development on the famous Andratx Golf Course and are in the process of purchasing more land in the area to keep up with buyer demands!”
So what are you waiting for? Why not make your stay in the sporting hub of the Balearics permanent and give that bikini bod the sunshine it deserves!
Costa Beach offers a unique first line location surrounded by stunning natural beauty with numerous coves, white sandy beaches and crystal clear and calm sea.
Consisting of 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom town homes, all properties for sale at Costa Beach come with spacious terraces surrounding communal gardens and a swimming pool from just €220.000
This brand new development is located around 1 hours’ drive from Palma International airport, the resorts of Costa de los Piños, Cala Bona and Cala Millor are all within 5 minutes drive or a lovely scenic cycle away, while the town of Manacor is less than 15 minutes drive.
For more information on properties in these areas please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call +34 971 70 69 72.
