Physical activity

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10 easy ways to dip your toes into bike riding

Bike riding is a great way to keep our body moving and have fun. But getting started can feel daunting, especially if you haven’t ridden in a while.
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20 fun ways to get 30 minutes of physical activity today

Adults should aim for 30 mins of physical activity each day. Finding a fun activity you enjoy can make it easier to get more movement into your week.
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Tips to fuel your game

Preparing your body for a sports game, fun run, or other physical activity is like fueling a high-performance machine – the right nutrients are needed for optimal functioning.
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Everything you need to know about dehydration and how to avoid it 

Understanding what dehydration is, how to know if you are dehydrated and how to treat and prevent dehydration will help you enjoy Queensland safely.
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10 things to know if you’re planning to start exercising

If you haven’t exercised much before, or it’s been awhile, this article provides tips to getting active, to help you develop a healthier, happier lifestyle.
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Couple doing tricep dip exercises using their sofa at home

Small space workouts to get active anywhere

There are lots of great activities you can do to stay healthy without a gym membership or expensive exercise equipment.
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7 easy ways to stay mentally (and physically) healthy

Our body and mind are interconnected, so it makes sense that mental health can affect physical health, and vice versa.
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How to maintain strong bones for a healthy, active life

With more than 200 bones in our body, it’s important that we look after them, especially as we age to maintain a healthy, active life.
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Finding the balance between physical activity and sedentary behaviour

When it comes to growing good habits, the whole day matters. Striking the balance between being active, sitting, and sleeping supports kids to be at their best.
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Start resistance exercise today for healthier ageing tomorrow

If you have ever been told you have pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or are at risk of falling, resistance exercise can turn things around.
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Fun ideas to get your family moving

Being active is great for the whole family. Step away from the screens and get moving together for better physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
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How to overcome challenges to increasing children’s physical activity

Many people assume that being active comes naturally to children. However, health statistics show that our kids might need a little help getting moving.

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Two women walk oudoors together

Movement for the mind: How physical activity benefits your brain

Your brain responds to physical activity in ways that can improve your mood, focus, sleep, and long-term health.
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Customer receiving takeaway food out of a drive thru window

Ditch the takeaway: How to eat cheaper and healthier at home

Swapping takeaway for home cooking could be one of the simplest ways to save money, support your mental health and
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Adolescent girls playing AFL on a field

How will you move today? Free and low-cost ideas for teens

We all know that being active is good for us, and finding ways to move that you enjoy makes it
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Two stuffed zucchini slices topped with vegetables, cheese and fresh herbs

Nutrition tips for vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets

A Vegetarian diet can increase your veggie intake and even help with the prevention of certain diseases.
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Woman sits on couch scrolling her phone

Beat the scroll: Simple ways to break free from your phone

Many of us use our phones far more than we intend, especially when it comes to social media and doom
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Tradie sits on the back of his ute holding a salad wrap for lunch

Healthy and easy lunchbox ideas for tradies

Long days on site, early starts, and limited access to kitchens or power can make eating well feel like a

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