Adults
Being active helps you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Being inactive is dangerous to your health. Here you will find lots of tips and ideas on how to get the regular physical activity your body needs to stay healthy, and help you look and feel great. So what are you waiting for - Get Up, Get Out and Get Active … every step counts.
Did you know?
- On the Gold Coast, 43% of the 2667 adults surveyed did not do enough physical activity to attain a health benefit in the week prior to interview.
- Approximately 47% of Gold Coasters were classified as either overweight or obese in the same survey.
- As national levels of physical activity decline, health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke are becoming more prevalent.
- It is estimated that the national cost of physical inactivity is approximately $377 million.
- If every Australian was at least moderately active, about a third of coronary deaths and a quarter of diabetes and colon cancer deaths could be prevented.
- This website lists many free or low cost opportunities to help you Get Up, Get Out and Get Active! Click here to find an activity.
