National Physical Activity Guidelines

Our modern lifestyle and all the conveniences we’ve become used to have made us sedentary and that’s dangerous for our health.To help address increasing levels of obesity and lifestyle-related health problems, the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care has released National Physical Activity Guidelines for Australians.

These 4 simple guidelines can help you to become more healthy.

Think of movement as an opportunity, not an inconvenience.
Be active everyday in as many ways as you can.
For adults, put together at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all days.

For children and youth, aim for at least one hour of moderate-intensity physical activity each day.
If you can, also enjoy some regular, vigorous exercise for extra health and fitness.

Children, youth and adults all have different physical activity needs. So there are different guidelines for:

adults (pdf file)
children (pdf file)
youth (pdf file)

National Physical Activity Guidelines

Think of movement as an opportunity, not an inconvenience.

Be active everyday in as many ways as you can.

For adults, put together at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all days.For children and youth, aim for at least one hour of moderate-intensity physical activity each day.

If you can, also enjoy some regular, vigorous exercise for extra health and fitness.

For adults, put together at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all days.

For children and youth, aim for at least one hour of moderate-intensity physical activity each day.