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Benefits of regular physical activity

A healthier state of mind

Aim for at least 30 minutes a day

Physical activity guidelines

Ways to increase physical activity

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Benefits of regular physical activity

If you are regularly physically active, you may:

reduce your risk of a heart attack

manage your weight better

have a lower blood cholesterol level

lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers

have lower blood pressure

have stronger bones, muscles and joints and lower risk of developing osteoporosis

lower your risk of falls

recover better from periods of hospitalisation or bed rest

feel better – with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed and sleep better.

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A healthier state of mind

A number of studies have found that exercise helps depression. There are many views as to how exercise helps people with depression:

Exercise may block negative thoughts or distract you from daily worries.

Exercising with others provides an opportunity for increased social contact.

Increased fitness may lift your mood and improve your sleep patterns.

Exercise may also change levels of chemicals in your brain, such as serotonin, endorphins and stress hormones.

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Aim for at least 30 minutes a day

To maintain health and reduce your risk of health problems, health professionals and researchers recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days.

Physical activity guidelines

Doing any physical activity is better than doing none. If you currently do no physical activity, start by doing some, and gradually build up to the recommended amount.

Be active on most, preferably all, days every week.

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Ways to increase physical activity

Increases in daily activity can come from small changes made throughout your day, such as walking or cycling instead of using the car, getting off a tram, train or bus a stop earlier and walking the rest of the way, or walking the children to school.

Do we really need to take 10,000 steps a day?

Regular walking produces many health benefits, including reducing our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression. We often hear 10,000 as the golden number of steps to strive for in a day.

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