PHYSICAL ACTIVITY   refers to all movement including leisure time, to moving from one place to the next, both moderate to vigorous intensity. 

This could include walking, cycling, swimming or active recreation and can be done at any level, skill and can be enjoyed by everybody.

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

There are many proven benefits of physical activity including:

It doesn’t matter your fitness level, your age, weight, health problems or ability, we can all exercise at our own level, to achieve lasting health benefits, and improve your quality of life.

Research has shown only half of Australians are doing enough Physical Activity

HOW MUCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SHOULD WE DO?

Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary behaviour Guidelines for Adults 18 – 64 years

Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines

Australian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults

If you are older and suffer from chronic conditions or have not exercised before it is important that you talk to your GP first in case you have any underlying health conditions that could affect which exercise you do

SOURCE   Australian Government Department of Health, and to learn more go to Physical Activity

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