Take the first step
Are you looking to move more? Do you struggle to find motivation, or the time to fit exercise into your daily routine? Keeping active is essential to keeping healthy, and does wonders for your energy levels and concentration. And, most importantly, it can be great fun!
How much should we be moving?
This February the The Australian Department of Health released its latest research, in the Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for healthy adults:
“Accumulate 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity, or an equivalent combination of both moderate and vigorous activities, each week”
The guidelines also quotes some scary statistics - nearly 70% of Australian adults are either sedentary or have low levels of physical activity – almost 12 million adults.
In her TED talk, Nilofer Merchant even declared sitting as the “smoking of our generation”.
Moving more is as easy as 1, 2, 3.....
Step 1) Start your own personal exercise challenge.
- Being a member of the Wellbeing Hub lets you start your own personal wellness challenge at any time. Our exercise programs give you easy-to-follow guidance, and make you accountable for the lifestyle choices you make.
- Login to the Wellbeing Hub using your email address and password. Not yet a member? Join now.
Step 2) Enter an event
- Learn why the Top 5 reasons to enter an event
- Check out What's on and find an event to get you motivated
Step 3) Get more icidental exercise into your day
- Discover how simple changes in your lifestyle can help you to move more, we have put together the top 10 ways to get more movement in your day.
- Make an exercise appointment - block off time in your diary
- Schedule a walking meeting or try one of these tips to squeeze in more steps
Got a question?
Do you have your own 'step' on how to move more you would like to share? Or have a question about the Wellbeing Hub and the programs email us at wellbeing@agl.com.au
