Why be active?
Being physically active is important to protect your health. Being active also helps you look and feel better too! In fact, regular physical activity can reduce your risk of developing many lifestyle related health problems, including:
- cardiovascular disease
- type 2 diabetes
- osteoporosis,
- some forms of cancer
- mental health conditions.
Moving more every day will:
- make you feel more energetic and less tired
- help you lose weight and control your appetite
- help you look and feel better
- help you to manage anxiety and stress
- reduced feelings of depression
- help you sleep better
- improve your concentration and learning
- lower your blood pressure
- improve your blood cholesterol levels
- maintain or build stronger bones and muscles
- assist you in enjoying and knowing your local neighbourhood.
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. With only 30 minutes of physical activity needed a day and so many opportunities to explore the great natural playground that is at our doorstep, it really is time to Get up, Get out and Get active…every step counts. | 
