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The importance of exercise for diabetes

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Exercise is a great way to manage your diabetes, heart and lung health, improve your strength, reduce your risk of falls, improve sleep quality, improve your mental health, and your memory and cognition.

Wednesday, 22 December 2021

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How to take the risk out of exercise

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When living with type 1 diabetes, exercise can come with a risk of hypoglycaemia (very low glucose levels) but the benefits of exercise far outweigh that risk. An exercise safety plan can help you manage challenges and get the most out of physical activity.

Thursday, 2 December 2021

Beat It saved my life

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When 59-year old Sharyn Nash joined the Beat It program she was very overweight, taking blood pressure medication, suffering from knee and hip problems and finding everyday life increasingly hard.

Friday, 2 July 2021

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Beat It hits the big time

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Results from the NDSS's successful Beat It program has just been published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Thursday, 17 June 2021

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Walking mindfully

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Walking is great for your health, add in some mindfulness and you could feel amazing.

Tuesday, 1 September 2020

23 ways to get active

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Try these 23 ways to get active. They can add an element of fun to your day and help you stay happy and healthy

Thursday, 13 February 2020

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Exercise in the pursuit of happiness

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Often overlooked are the benefits exercise and physical activity can have for your mental health. Exercise can have a significant impact on your mood and mental wellbeing, not just your physical health.

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Exercise Smarter, Not Harder

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Exercise is great medicine for our bodies even when we're injured. follow these tips to exercise smarter to help you deal with pain or injury.

Monday, 4 March 2019

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How to get back on track

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No matter how committed you are to a healthy lifestyle, its often easy to lose motivation. Try these tips to stay on track

Friday, 25 January 2019

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Top Five Health & Fitness Apps

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Creating new exercise routines and physical activity habits is no easy task. Here are five of the best health and fitness apps to keep you on track.

Friday, 25 January 2019

Weighing Up Exercise

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Is weight the best way to measure your success from exercise? We take a look to see if this is true

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

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Exercise FAQs

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Some of the most frequently asked questions and answers about how and why physical activity is beneficial.

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Can exercise relieve pain?

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It may seem contradictory, but exercise has been found to be an effective pain reliever – particularly when it comes to arthritis-related pain.

Friday, 12 October 2018

Your quick guide to getting fun-run fit

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Congratulations on putting your hand up to accept an exercise challenge. Whether you're taking on a charity walk, fun run, obstacle challenge or bike ride, here are our top three pointers to getting you started.

Friday, 12 October 2018

Dare to be different

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There are numerous benefits in trying new activities or sports as we get older, not only for your physical wellbeing but also for your mental health.

Sunday, 29 July 2018

Keeping The Kids Active In Winter

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just like adults, kids don’t love going outside when it’s cold and dark. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids active over winter, try these five tips.

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

The importance of physical activity as you age

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It's been estimated that about half of the physical decline associated with ageing may be due to a lack of physical activity, so reducing sedentary behaviour is more important than you might think.

Wednesday, 4 April 2018

Breaking through your barriers

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Everyone feels this barrier from time to time, some of us more than others. If motivation is a mindset, then we need to put a positive spin on movement so we actually want to do it.

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

5 tips for getting the kids active

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Only 19% of Australian children and young people aged 5–17 years are currently meeting the Australian physical activity requirements of 60 minutes a day.

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

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Top four tips for getting into exercise

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Do you keep setting a goal to 'get fitter' or 'exercise more' but struggle to find the time or motivation? Rather than diving head-first, take the time to plan and hold yourself accountable.

Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Exercising with a Heart Condition

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If you speak with your doctor or specialist and they say it is safe for you to be active then there is no reason why you shouldn’t start today. But before you put on your exercise clothes and tie up your shoelaces there are a few things you need to keep in mind to make sure you're moving safely.

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Sit less, move more

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When you add up all the hours you spend sitting in a day, you might be surprised. Sedentary behaviour can lead to type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity and other health complications, so take a look at our tips to sit less and move more.

Thursday, 5 January 2017

Make a splash

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Whether it'se taking a dip at the beach, jumping in the local swimming pool or even dancing away in an aqua aerobics class; you are definitely doing yourself a favour by getting in the water.

Tuesday, 3 January 2017

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Exercising the whole body

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Regular physical activity can improve the way in which our bodies store and use glucose from the blood. Strength or resistance training is particularly effective

Monday, 28 November 2016

Yes you can!

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Do you regularly find excuses not to exercise? Whether it's time, energy or motivation, working through there barriers is all about changing your mindset and working on positive self-talk.

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Getting active with your family

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Being active with your partner, your children or grandchildren might just be the motivation you need, and the key to a healthier you.

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

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Exercise the whole family can enjoy

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Exercise plays an important role in our health, but with a family to look after it can often be a difficult thing to find time for. Instead of trying to escape the kids to go the gym or for a run, why not include the kids into your routine?

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Halloween fun without the sugar high

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Here are some tips on how to minimise the risk of a hypo when trick-or-treating on foot, and float through Halloween feeling positive, without the hyper.

Monday, 30 October 2017

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