See more information on Physical activity.īox 1: Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour GuidelinesĪustralia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines (the Guidelines) are a set of recommendations outlining the minimum levels of physical activity required for health benefits, as well as the maximum amount of time one should spend on sedentary behaviours to achieve optimal health outcomes (Department of Health 2017). Physical inactivity contributed 10–20% of the individual disease burden from diabetes, bowel cancer, uterine cancer, dementia, breast cancer, coronary heart disease and stroke (AIHW 2019) (see Burden of disease). In 2015, 2.5% of the total disease burden was due to physical inactivity (AIHW 2019). Being physically active improves mental and musculoskeletal health and reduces other risk factors such as overweight and obesity, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol. People who do not do sufficient physical activity have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. Low levels of physical activity are a major risk factor for chronic conditions. active playgrounds for children (for example, monkey bars, climbing frames, skipping or hopscotch).squats, push-ups, sit-ups and weight training.high-intensity activities (for example, cycling, dancing, gymnastics or gardening that requires digging or lifting).‘Physical activity’ is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure (WHO 2017a).
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