Fitness

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

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Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Healthy ageing - stay mentally active
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The effects of growing older don't include an inevitable decline in mental abilities. Researchers believe that many of the supposed age-related changes affecting the mind, such as memory loss, are actually lifestyle related.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Solariums (sunbeds and tanning beds)
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A solarium tan is not a safe tan. Many Australians now use solariums under the mistaken belief that these devices provide 'safe' tans. In fact, the opposite is true. Research proves that UV light emitted by 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:   Oct 2008
Title:   Heart disease when you're fit and healthy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some people are lean, active and healthy and yet they 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:   Cricket - health benefits
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cricket is a team sport that has been played for hundreds of years. It can be played in competition and is also a popular activity on the beach or backyard in summer.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Surfing - health benefits
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Surfing is very popular in Australia 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.
Date:   Sep 2008
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:   Sep 2008
Title:   Healthy ageing in your fifties
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Five things you can do to fight the effects of ageing in your fifties.
Date:   Oct 2006
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.
Date:   Nov 2007
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:   Physical fitness training for stroke patients
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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 ability to perform everyday activities and exacerbate any stroke-related disability. ...
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   Ageing
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:   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
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
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