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Home > Active Living Active LivingIt doesn't take much to gain a load of benefits from becoming more active. As little as 30 minutes a day can improve your bones and muscles, reduce the risk of illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer and increase your overall energy levels. You'll find a number of ways to be more active here, whether it's through organised programs, recreational activities or plain common sense. Activity - general information Look here for all sorts of information related to activity in general. We now know that health benefits can be gained from regular moderate physical activity. Every little bit helps. Just finding 30 minutes a day can make a difference to your quality of life. Walking Many people believe that only intense physical activities like playing squash and running will benefit their health and well-being - they're wrong! You can achieve health and fitness gains when you start to do more moderately active things like brisk walking. Walking is one of the best activities to do to improve your health and well-being - there is very little risk of injury and it doesn't hurt. This section walks you through some active steps to better health. Active recreation Not into competitive sport? You're not the only one - but it doesn't mean you can't be active. There are dozens of activities you can get involved in that aren't competitive. So if you'd prefer to ditch the ball park for the bike path, or the soccer field for the snow field, read on... Sports and activities As a nation, we are passionate about sport, but it's more fun being in it than watching it from the sidelines or the couch! Victoria's sport clubs cater for everyone and it's never too late to start. There are so many sports to choose from and most cater to people of all ages and abilities - you don't need to be a star athlete. Use this section to look for information on your favourite sport and find a sports club in your area. Active transport Active transport is any journey that relies more on walking, cycling and using public transport and less on using private cars. It's a great way to fit physical activity into your daily life. And it's great for kids too – why not help them to start the day well and take the active route to school? Read on for more ideas... Activity and illness Becoming more active is of clear benefit in improving health and well-being reducing the risks of premature death, illness and disability. The therapeutic effects of regular physical activity can help those with chronic, disabling conditions to perform activities of daily living. Physical activity also helps to improve mental health. For more insight into the benefits of physical activity visit this section. Active living safety tips Being active has plenty of benefits, enjoy! But it's important to get off to a safe start. Visit this section for tips on how to reduce the risk of injury while getting active. Places to go/Things to do Victoria is about as good as it gets when it comes to getting more action into your day. There's something for everyone in our activity directory and events calendar. Physical activity quizzes Any increase in your physical activity levels will be beneficial to your well-being. But whether you are active enough to see real benefits for your long-term health depends on how often you are active, how long you are active for and how much effort you put into it. To help you work out whether you are active enough, try you luck answering a number of quizzes. | ||||||||
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