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Links to information about different types of exercise and the associated health benefits.
For information on walking and cycling and exercise for different people, or as therapy, follow the links to the specific topic pages below.
Reviewed July 2009
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Cycling
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Exercise and Pregnancy
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Links to information on exercising and keeping fit during pregnancy.
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Exercise for Children
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Links to information about exercise, sport and fitness for children.
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Exercise for Young People
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Links to information on exercise, fitness, sport and physical activities for young people.
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Exercise for Older People
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Links to information about exercise and fitness for older people.
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Exercise Therapy
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Links to information about exercise therapy for a range of conditions and diseases.
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Healthy and Active Quizzes
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Links to quizzes about body weight, food and exercise habits.
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Walking
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Links to information about walking as an exercise.
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Running and jogging - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Jogging or running is a popular form of physical activity. Regular running builds strong bones, improves cardiovascular fitness and helps to maintain a healthy weight. The difference between running and jogging is intensity, but both are forms of aerobic exercise.
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Sep 2009
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Exercise programs
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Better Health Channel
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A customised exercise program is a great way to stay fit. It also brings a wide range of physical and mental benefits. Gyms, where you can have a program developed for you, cater for many different types of aerobics classes and have a wide range of exercise equipment catering to different people. If you lose motivation, set new goals or try a new activity.
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Aug 2009
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Physical activity
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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In childhood and adolescence, being active helps to increase the peak bone mass that is eventually achieved. Physical activity is extremely important in maintaining healthy bones.
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Jul 2009
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Pilates - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of about 500 exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet that improve flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness. Pilates is a non-aerobic form of exercise.
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May 2009
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Canoeing and kayaking - health benefits
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Canoeing and kayaking are low impact activities that can improve health and fitness.They can be done as a hobby, a competitive sport or as a fun activity on holidays. You can paddle on rivers, lakes and the sea.
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Mar 2009
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Arthritis and water exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Warm water exercise (hydrotherapy) is helpful for people with arthritis. The resistance of moving through water boosts muscle strength and endurance.
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Dec 2008
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Exercise
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Along with healthy eating and good sleep patterns, physical activity is a vital part of keeping our bodies fit and strong.
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Nov 2008
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Dance - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Dance has physical and mental health benefits. Dancing is good exercise and a fun way to keep fit. Ballet, belly dancing, salsa, ballroom dancing, hip hop, square dancing and tap dancing are different dancing styles.
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Sep 2008
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Resistance training - health benefits
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Resistance training is based on the principle that muscles of the body will work to overcome a resistance force when required to do so. Physical and mental health benefits of resistance training include improved muscle strength and tone, healthy weight, increased bone density and strength.
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Aug 2008
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Pilates and yoga - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Pilates is a non-aerobic method of exercising that lengthens and stretches all the major muscle groups in the body in a balanced fashion. Yoga brings the body and mind together and is built on three main structures exercise, breathing and meditation. Yoga and Pilates both improve muscular and postural strength.
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Aug 2008
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Physical training for interstitial lung disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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People with ILD often have reduced exercise capacity and shortness of breath during exercise. Physical training can improve well being in people with other chronic lung diseases, but little is known regarding physical training in ILD. We conducted a rev...
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Jul 2008
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Physical activity
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Australians outline the minimum levels of physical activity required to gain a health benefit and ways to incorporate incidental physical activity into everyday life.
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Apr 2008
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Yoga - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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The physical foundation of yoga is a series of structured poses synchronised with the breath. The benefits of regular practice include increased fitness and lower levels of stress and anxiety. A full yoga session should exercise every part of the body and should include pranayama (breath control practices), relaxation and meditation.
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Mar 2008
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Physical activity: evidence and research
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Over the last 30 years there has been a growing recognition that physical activity provides a health benefit. There is strong consistent epidemiological evidence linking a wide range of important health and social benefits to participation in regular moderate-intensity physical activity.
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Dec 2007
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Exercise - everyday activities
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Better Health Channel
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Exercise can come from everyday activities such as housework, gardening and walking to the shops. Taking the stairs, stretching, dancing, playing with children and walking everywhere all build fitness and burn kilojoules. An active lifestyle is the key to good health and weight management.
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Oct 2007
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Dog walking - the health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Dog walking can be good exercise. Walking the dog a few times a week could offer owners health benefits, including increased cardiovascular fitness and lower blood pressure. It is important to prepare for walking your dog like you would prepare for any activity. Pets can have other health benefits including reduced stress.
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Oct 2007
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Epilepsy and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Epilepsy does not mean a person cannot do exercise. Physical activity can reduce the risk of epileptic seizures. However, since seizures can come on suddenly without warning, a person with epilepsy needs to make sure their exercise and sporting activities are as safe as possible. Water safety is critical for a person with epilepsy.
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Oct 2007
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Physical activity - it's important
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing certain conditions or diseases including depression and anxiety. Physical activity can help you manage your weight and prevent osteoporosis.
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Oct 2007
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Tips for a healthy brain
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Howard Florey Institute
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How to keep your brain healthy including diet and exercise tips.
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Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Your health
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Tips for parents on how to maintain physical health; reasons to stay active; thinking ahead about your diet; information about what nutrition your body needs; tips for stocking up with nutritious foods for quick meals.
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May 2006
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