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Physical activity tips (8) - have fun
Better Health — Liven up your fitness plan. There are so many ways to be active. Have fun with it! Make activity social and challenging, and try lots of different things. Fitness and physical activity should be fun. If you're enjoying activity, you'll have no ...More…
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Physical activity tips (7) - get support
Better Health — Having support from other people can help you get started on a physical activity plan and keep going. Ask family and friends to help and remind you. Changing your lifestyle to become healthier and more active takes commitment and motivation. ...More…
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Physical activity tips (6) - be safe
Better Health — If you want to stay healthy and avoid injury, you need to exercise safely. Safety is about using common sense, understanding basic techniques and listening to your body. If you want to stay healthy and avoid injury, you need to exercise safely. ...More…
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Physical activity tips (5) - find time
Better Health — Finding time for physical activity or exercise seems difficult. But if you make health a priority, you can do some activity every day. You may feel that every day is a juggling act. Trying to fit in work, family, a social life ... and now ...More…
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Physical activity tips (4) - make plans
Better Health — Starting and maintaining a physical activity program requires planning. Write down your activity plan and your goals. You've worked out what activities you want to do, and when and where you want to do them. Well done! Now write them down. Most ...More…
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Physical activity tips (3) - get ready
Better Health — Physical activity won't just happen - you need to plan for it. Set realistic goals, start slowly, mix it up and keep track of your progress. Have any other concerns about your ability to start regular physical activity. Think about the healthier ...More…
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Physical activity tips (2) - reject excuses
Better Health — Most of the excuses and barriers we put up can be overcome simply. Don't let them get in the way of a healthier you. Most people can come up with plenty of reasons why they can't be active - from being too busy, too tired or too old to not having ...More…
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Physical activity tips (1) - think active
Better Health — Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. While there is no miracle cure, you can help to prevent most of these conditions through healthy eating and regular exercise. Around ...More…
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Physical activity - women
Better Health — Many women find it hard to find the time to exercise. They may find it hard to fit physical activity into their daily routine due to the demands of parenting and lack of time, money or motivation. However, there are lots of ways you can ...More…
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Sports and physical activity facts
Better Health — Just over half of all Australians exercise enough to gain health benefits. Walking is the most popular physical activity, followed by gardening. Around 15 per cent of Australians live sedentary lives. According to recent research, physical ...More…
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Physical activity - choosing the one for you
Better Health — Once you've decided to build physical activity into your daily life, the next most important decision is the activity you choose. You may choose to walk, run, swim or cycle, use home fitness equipment or work out to an exercise DVD. You might ...More…
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Physical activity - overcoming the barriers
Better Health — Finding the time and interest to build physical activity into your daily life can sometimes be difficult. We can all come up with lots of excuses to avoid exercise. We've looked at some of the common barriers people raise, and offer some tips on ...More…