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Physical activity and fitness protect our health and can be fun. Walking, playing sport, swimming, cycling and gardening can all keep you fit. Stay safe and prevent injury during exercise by following some sensible tips.
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Exercise is important for your physical and mental health. Working out with a friend means you’re more likely to have fun and stick to your exercise plan...
Do some research before signing up at a fitness centre...
Many of us find it difficult to stick to some form of exercise, others don’t know where to start. Experts say the key to taking up or keeping to any form of physical activity is to have fun. Get off...
It’s important for kids to eat a wide variety of foods for a healthy, well-balanced diet and to be physically active. Creating healthy habits during childhood helps to ensure lifelong healthy...
Make sure your personal trainer is properly qualified before entering into any agreement...
Many men are only motivated to become more active after they have a health scare...
Physical activity can help older people maintain independence, recover from illness and reduce their risk of disease...
If you can't make the time to exercise for yourself, do it for your family...
Even if you’re busy, you still need to find a way to be physically active...
Just 30 minutes of moderate activity each day can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing certain conditions or diseases...
When you're trying to become more physically active, set realistic health and fitness goals...
There are many excuses we can come up with to avoid being active, but the truth is there is always a way to fit some physical activity into your day...
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If you are unfamiliar with what is involved, starting an exercise program can be challenging...
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Gardening is a healthy activity that can be enjoyed by everyone...
Garden spaces and equipment can be modified or adapted to help older people enjoy gardening...
Gardening is an enjoyable form of exercise, but you need to take care...
The main thing is to choose physical activities that you enjoy and that you can stick to in the long term...
Choosing the right fitness centre or service provider requires some research...
You are more likely to keep up a healthy lifestyle change if your chosen activity suits you...
If you've been inactive and want to begin physical activity, see a doctor first...
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Former world aerobics champion, Sue Stanley shows us how to overcome common exercise excuses...
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Pick an exercise or fitness activity that appeals to you and suits your lifestyle...
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Australian rules football is a physical contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running and constant competition for the ball...
Basketball is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities...
Basketball is a fast game with frequent and aggressive body contacts - injuries can and do occur...
Canoeing and kayaking can be done as a hobby, a competitive sport or as a fun activity on holidays...
Careful preparation and the right equipment can help prevent canoeing and kayaking injuries...
To play cricket you need to be fit and strong and have good hand-eye coordination and ball-handling skills...
Cricket is a very popular sport. Injuries are often caused by overuse, being struck by a cricket ball and falls...
You are much more likely to hurt yourself by falling off your bike or hitting a stationary object than colliding with another vehicle...
Dancing can be a fun way to stay fit for people of all ages and abilities...
Dancing is fun and a great form of exercise, but make sure you avoid injuries...
If you are planning to buy a dog, make sure you choose a breed that's appropriate to your lifestyle...
Training too hard or fast is a common cause of sports-related injuries...
Never go fishing alone ? always fish with someone else and, ideally, with two other people...
Golf provides a stimulating challenge, combined with a healthy walk in pleasant surroundings...
The average golfer playing an 18-hole game walks about seven kilometres...
Heat stress occurs when sweat can't evaporate fast enough to keep the body sufficiently cool during physical activity...
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Good nutrition and a healthy diet are essential to improving your sports performance...
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Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits, and is an activity that most people can enjoy...
Good nutrition and physical exercise help to keep Koori kids healthy and avoid diseases when they get older...
Reach out to the world around you for fun, a sense of achievement, social contact and mental stimulation...
Being physically active, eating well, socialising and improving your health can help you live a healthy, happy and active life as you get older...
Volunteering is great for our health – it makes us feel good, while helping others in the process...
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Physical Activity and Fitness Trainer - Sherri Bourne shares a few easy and low-impact ways for seniors to stay healthy over the summer months...
Always consult with your doctor or midwife before starting any postnatal exercise program...
Unless you have complications, you should be able to exercise throughout your pregnancy...
Make sure that some family outings offer opportunities for physical activity, such as playing sport together...
Many sports can be adapted to suit people who are blind or have low vision...
Walking will improve your fitness and reduce your risk of heart disease...
Walking is great exercise for older people. It has a range of health and social benefits, and most people can do it...
Exercise can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis, and improve joint mobility and strength...
Exercise-induced asthma can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity...
A little physical activity and some breathing exercises can help people with lung disease...
People with cancer should be as physically active as their abilities and condition allow...
Adopting a 'brain healthy' lifestyle may reduce your risk of dementia in later life...
Many parents worry when their child with diabetes starts or returns to school...
Many people living with epilepsy are successfully employed across a range of professional fields...
It is rare for a person with epilepsy to have a seizure during physical activity, but you should always take safety precautions when exercising...
People with HIV or hepatitis B or C participate in a wide range of sports without restrictions, and the risk of transmission to another player is extremely small...
Women who are athletes or who exercise a lot on a regular basis are at risk of developing athletic amenorrhoea, which is the absence of periods...
Exercise can reduce the risk of fractures resulting from osteoporosis by both slowing the rate of bone loss, and reducing the person?s risk of falling by building muscle strength and improving balance...
A sports injury may be more severe than you think...
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