Being active is is good for you in so many ways! It can provide a range of fun experiences, make you feel good, improve your health, and is a great way to relax and enjoy the company of friends.  

Regular physical activity can:

• help prevent heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure;
• reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and some cancers;
• help build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints and reduce the risk of injury; and
• promote psychological well-being.

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
• reduce 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.

Consider this: you’re awake about 14-17 hours a day, but you only need half an hour of activity each day.  With only 30 minutes of physical activity needed and so many opportunities to explore the great natural playground that is at our Gold Coast doorstep, it really is time to....                                                                                                              Get up, get out... get active!