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Download Physical Activity Guidelines - Exercise and Sports Science Australia
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Australia’s inactivity For more visit exerciseismedicine.org.au For more visit exerciseismedicine.org.au Inactivity: Effect of low cardio respiratory fitness (CRF) on mortality 18 16 Contributing factors for All-Cause deaths 14 12 10 8 6 4 Men Women 2 0 Br J Sports Med. 2009; 43:1-2. Physical Activity Guidelines It’s not all about weight loss. Physical activity is very beneficial to an individual’s health, whether or not they lose weight. Blair S. (2009). 'Physical inactivity: the biggest public health problem of the 21st century', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 43:1-2. Recommendations Exercise is Medicine® Australia supports the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines 2014 Intensity and type Moderate: working hard enough so you can talk but not sing e.g. Brisk walking (like you’re late for the bus!) , gentle swimming or cycling at a regular pace. Vigorous: generally means that a conversation cannot be maintained uninterrupted, and you are ‘huffing and puffing’. e.g. jogging, aerobics and cycling. Aerobic Activity (cardio): To improve blood pressure, cholesterol, heart health, mental health… the list goes on. Resistance (strength): To promote and maintain musculoskeletal health and physical independence Balance, stretching and flexibility exercises for falls prevention
