How much is enough? It is widely accepted that regular physical activity is essential in improving health and wellbeing, but how much physical activity is enough to maintain a healthy lifestyle? breathing and heart rate. The Australian Government department of Health and Ageing have developed an evidenced based set of National Physical Activity Guidelines for children, adults and older Australians. The most recent update was released in 2014 and added Sedentary Behaviour (sitting time) to the guide as well as a new guideline for muscle strengthening activities. The intensity of the physical activity should represent a noticeable increase in a person’s
How much is enough? It is widely accepted that regular physical activity is essential in improving health and wellbeing, but how much physical activity is enough to maintain a healthy lifestyle? The Australian Government department of Health and Ageing have developed an evidenced based set of National Physical Activity Guidelines for children, adults and older Australians. The most recent update was released in 2014 and added Sedentary Behaviour (sitting time) to the guide as well as a new guideline for muscle strengthening activities. The intensity of the physical activity should represent a noticeable increase in a person’s breathing and heart rate.
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