Why should I be active?
Being physically active is important to protect your health, it can also help 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 betterhelp you to manage anxiety and stress
- reduced feelings of depression and anxiety
- 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 at our doorstep, it really is time to Get up, Get out and Get active…every step counts. So find an activity near you today.
- How active should I be?
- Top tips to get active
- Keep on track
- Overcome setbacks
- Stay safe
- What if I have special needs?
