Fitness

Follow the links below to find information on fitness and how to get fit.  

HealthInsite also has a topic area on Exercise [HealthInsite Topic Page] .

Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Cricket - health benefits
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cricket is a sport with health benefits including building endurance and stamina, balance, improved hand-eye co-ordination and team skills. Protective gear, including sun protection, is important to avoid injury.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Squash - health benefits
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Squash is a racquet game that can be played at any age. It is easy to learn and there are modified rules and equipment to suit every size and skill level. Squash can be played for leisure or as a competitive sport.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Surfing - health benefits
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Surfing is popular among people of all ages and abilities. It promotes health and wellbeing, including cardiovascular fitness as well as strength in the core, back, shoulders and legs. Taking lessons to learn the correct surfing technique will help to get you started. You should be a strong swimmer and always be aware of the safety aspects of being in the surf.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Solariums (sunbeds and tanning beds)
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sunbeds and solariums do not provide a safe tan. Ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from solariums can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Solariums can also cause eye damage and immediate skin damage such as sunburn, irritation, redness and swelling.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Heart disease when you're fit and healthy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some people are lean, active and healthy but still suffer from heart disease. Cholesterol levels that are normal for most people may be too high for others. While we can't change genetic factors, researchers are trying to understand why people react differently to the same situations.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Resistance training - beginners
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Resistance training increases muscle strength by pitting muscles against a weight, such as a dumbbell, barbell or other type of resistance. A rubberised band can even be used. Understanding the principles of muscle contraction can help you reach your musculoskeletal fitness goals faster. Resistance training can increase muscle strength and bone density and reduce body fat.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Healthy ageing - stay mentally active
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Growing older does not mean an inevitable decline in mental abilities such as memory. Researchers believe that many of the supposed age-related changes affecting the mind, such as memory loss, are actually lifestyle related. Medications and illness can cause memory loss. Physical fitness, a healthy diet and mental exercises can all help maintain cognitive functions including memory.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Healthy ageing in your fifties - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Five things you can do to fight the effects of ageing in your fifties.
Date:   Oct 2006
Title:   How to get the kids to be more active
Publisher:   The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   This factsheet covers why physical activity is important for children.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Ageing - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   In Western society the over 65s are the most rapidly expanding age group.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Don't fall for it. Falls can be prevented!
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The booklet is aimed at community dwelling older people and their families and carers.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   Make a move - Falls prevention ...
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Falls prevention and environment, medication, vision, home hazards, chronic illness, physical activity, balance and walking style, osteoporosis, footwear.
Date:   Nov 2003
Title:   Physical fitness training for stroke patients
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Little is known about whether fitness training is beneficial for stroke patients. Physical fitness is important for the performance of everyday activities. The physical fitness of stroke patients is impaired after their stroke, this may reduce their abi...
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   A study into the information needs and perceptions of older Australians concerning falls and their prevention
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
Description:   The principal goal of this study was to identify the most appropriate nature of information on falls and their prevention when communicating with older people and their carers.
Date:   Oct 2000
Title:   Falls prevention activities for older people: a national stocktake
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
Description:   A national review of falls prevention programs aimed at reducing falls and falls related injuries among older Australians.
Date:   Jul 2000
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