Australia’s inactivity

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Inactivity: Effect of low cardio respiratory fitness (CRF) on mortality Br J Sports Med. 2009; 43:1-2.

It’s not all about weight loss. Physical Activity Guidelines It’s not all about weight loss. Physical activity is very beneficial to an individual’s health, whether or not they lose weight. Blair S. (2009). 'Physical inactivity: the biggest public health problem of the 21st century', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 43:1-2.

Recommendations Exercise is Medicine® Australia supports the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines 2014

Intensity and type Moderate: working hard enough so you can talk but not sing e.g. Brisk walking (like you’re late for the bus!) , gentle swimming or cycling at a regular pace. Vigorous: generally means that a conversation cannot be maintained uninterrupted, and you are ‘huffing and puffing’. e.g. jogging, aerobics and cycling. Aerobic Activity (cardio): To improve blood pressure, cholesterol, heart health, mental health… the list goes on. Resistance (strength): To promote and maintain musculoskeletal health and physical independence Balance, stretching and flexibility exercises for falls prevention