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Exercise (Physical Activity)

EXERCISE PRODUCTS ON THE WEB

"Ageactive" video on-line - free video snippets of exercises designed to keep you toned, flexible and strong - brought to you by physiotherapist Marketa Van Valen and HEC's Professor Mark Wahlqvist

"Step-fit" wooden step - step into cardiofitness, metabolic fitness and weight management with Step-fit for only $120 (inc GST and free delivery anywhere in Australia). As little as 2-10minutes of stair climbing daily has been shown to improve cardiofitness (Boreham et al., BJ Sports Med, 2005; 39: 590-593). Step-fit is a convenient surrogate for people who do not have access to a staircase or who have difficulty climbing stairs. Step-fit is designed by engineers, in consultation with a clinical nutritionist and physiotherapist, for safe stepping exercises and to withstand body weights of over 300kg. Position near your desk or TV for convenient indoor access to exercise.Step-fit is delivered to you flat packed and can be self assembled in minutes without nails or screws and has a soft rubber top to soften the stepping impact. more.....

ARTICLES

Stepping exercise and stair case climbing

Body toning using the pilates thick elastic tube recommended by fitness experts on the Dr Phil TV show
(available at most sports shops)

Walking, weight loss, tummy fat and diabetes

Walking for health

Better health through activity

Counting steps

National physical activity guidelines for Australians

Nutrition in sport

Physical activity pyramid

HEC Physical activity quiz

HEC Physical activity quiz in the NEWS

World Health Day 2002 - Lets Move for Health

Better Health ChannelFact sheets
- Metabolism explained
- Sporting Performance

The Healthy Eating Club is the nutrition content provider for the Victorian Government Health website
"Better Health Channel" (BHC) in Australia. The BHC produce Fact Sheets with our help for the general public. They have kindly given us permission to link these articles to our website. The relevant BHC fact sheets are linked under each heading as well as under one heading at the bottom of the "Food & Nutrition Information" index page.