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 Age is no barrier to staying active! It has been suggested that as we get older, we should slow down, take it easy and do less – but the reality is, the more we do, the better we feel. To keep our physical and mental health, we need to stay active. Regardless of your age, ability, weight, or health condition, you can still be active in some way. The fact is, you are never too old to start!
Older Australians should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week. You don’t have to do all of your physical activity in one block - it can be broken into snack-size pieces (10 minute intervals) and gradually increased as you get fitter. Being active for 10 minutes, 3 times a day can be just as effective as a 30 minute session - look at the suggested Snacktivities for inspiration. A good way to gauge if you are engaging in moderate intensity physical activity is a slight increase in breathing and heart rate during the activity. An example of moderate intensity physical activity is a brisk walk where you are able to comfortably talk but not sing. Other examples include mowing the lawn, digging in the garden, or medium paced swimming or cycling. |
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