“ I was athletic and played many sports in my younger years. As I grow older and became too comfortable in life, I lost focus on my health, gained weight, and became a lazy bum. In 2021, it hit me hard … ”
Anonymous
Victoria, 25 Oct 2023
“ Today's the day I clocked up over 77 million steps on 10000steps.org.au! :) I've been with you since you started in 2001, so that's roughly 350,000,000 steps annually. As I'm now 85, by a conservative extrapolation, I may have walked … ”
Peter H
Outside Australia, 18 Sep 2023
By Associate Professor Amanda Rebar | 14 Aug 2023
How do you stay motivated after the initial shine of starting something new wears off? The answer may be simpler than you think. CQUniversity's Associate Professor Amanda Rebar shares insights that will keep you moving forward.
By Dr. Danya Hodgetts | 10 Aug 2023
Having trouble finding the time (or energy) to be more active? Parallel Participation might be for you. Dr. Danya Hodgetts explains exactly what this strategy is, and offers ideas for how you can make it work for you and your kids, no matter their age.
By Dr. Stephanie Schoeppe & Rebecca Williams | 3 Aug 2023
Involving your children in physical activities can be a fun way to stay active and model positive behaviour, not to mention it's great quality time! Dr. Stephanie Schoepe and Rebecca Williams share their top tips for being physically active with kids.
By Professor Mitch Duncan | 2 Aug 2023
Are you getting enough good quality sleep? If you don't wake up feeling refreshed and energised for the day ahead, it may be time for some simple changes. University of Newcastle's Professor Mitch Duncan shares some helpful tips to get you on the path to sleeping soundly.
By Dr. Saman Khalesi | 2 Aug 2023
A balanced and nutritious diet helps you feel great and provides all the fuel you need for daily functioning and physical activity. Feel like you don't have time to eat well? CQUniversity's Dr. Saman Khalesi offers some quick tips and easy swaps to help you improve your diet.
By Professor Corneel Vandelanotte | 28 Jul 2023
Resting heart rate, heart rate during exercise, maximal heart rate, VO2max - CQUniversity's Professor Corneel Vandelanotte breaks down some of the measures your activity tracker may track, so you can figure out what's most important to you.
By Associate Professor Melanie Hayman | 27 Jul 2023
Physical activity during pregnancy is safe and is essential for the good health and wellbeing of both you and your baby. CQUniversity's Associate Professor Melanie Hayman shares the physical activity recommendations for women before, during and after pregnancy.
By Dr. Stephanie Alley | 27 Jul 2023
Physical activity is important for people of every age and it’s never too late to start reaping the benefits of physical activity regardless of your current fitness level. CQUniversity's Dr. Stephanie Alley shares tips and tricks on how to start being more physically active, no matter your age.
By Associate Professor Rob Stanton | 24 Jul 2023
For many people looking to increase their physical activity levels, figuring out where to start or which activity to choose can be daunting. CQUniversity's Associate Professor Rob Stanton shares three simple steps to help you start, and stick with, physical activity.
“ Its amazing what a little exercise can do to your thought process. Two years ago my workplace did a 10,000 Steps challenge just as COVID lockdown hit, and now I am living on the 10,000 Steps website for the next … ”
Scott W
Outside Australia, 30 Jan 2023
By 10,000 Steps Team | 20 Dec 2022
How do you fit physical activity in when your day is already full? And how do you keep it going? Here are some simple and easy ways to create long-lasting and positive active habits with minimum effort, right now!
“ The 10,000 Steps Challenges for me have been a motivation - transformation - for my fitness levels. Along with me, my daughter Alice is nearly 6 months old , and we are both exercising together getting stronger every day. Not … ”
Kate L
South Australia, 7 Dec 2022
“ It has been such an interesting exercise and created so much enthusiasm, competition and unity in the team of five members. We learned such creative ways of being active and getting our bodies moving, enjoying places we had not ventured … ”
Anonymous
Victoria, 7 Nov 2022
“ As a kid in the 80s we walked a lot and being in the country played sport and rode our bikes. As a young teenager I discovered Arnold Schwarzenegger and the rest of the mid-80s body building royalty, so that … ”
Mark E
South Australia, 10 Oct 2022
By 10,000 Steps Team | 14 Feb 2022
We know that the more active we are, the more we can benefit, but how can we actually incorporate more movement into our everyday life? Here are a few ideas to boost your activity and help you feel happy, healthy and motivated!
“ In September 2019 I looked at a picture of my beautiful daughter's wedding and was shocked at what I looked like. I wore size 44 pants and XXXXL shirt size, weighed 115kg and had four chins. At that moment I … ”
David K
Queensland, 6 Jan 2022