Move More, Lower your Cancer Risk
By Janet Clarke | 13 Jan 2025
Did you know being physically active can reduce your cancer risk? Discover lifestyle factors that also contribute, and how to lower your cancer risk.
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Open to Move - a new program to help you be active
By Professor Christian Swann | 11 Dec 2024
Join Open to Move, a free program designed to help Australians aged 18-69 become more active with personalised goal-setting, expert guidance, and lasting support.
Active Community Step Tournament
By 10,000 Steps Team | 16 Sep 2024
The 10,000 Steps Active Community Tournament was part of a research project led by CQUniversity academic Dr Stephanie Alley, and included six teams from community groups including the Men’s Shed, Probus and U3A.
Workplace Organisation Stories
By 10,000 Steps Team | 6 Sep 2024
Workplace Case Studies, developed in collaboration with organisations that have implemented 10,000 Steps Strategies offer valuable insights into the practical delivery of the Program across a range of organisation industries, sizes and locations.
The Activate Your Everyday Video Series
By 10,000 Steps Team | 27 Mar 2024
A series of videos full of evidence-based tips and tricks to support your physical activity journey through all stages of adult life. Presented by CQUniversity's Physical Activity Research Group and partners.
Sun Safety - What is your practice like?
By John Ferguson | 1 Dec 2023
A love of the outdoors and active lifestyles makes time spent in the sun part of our everyday lives. Discover 6 simple steps to better sun safe practice.
Starting or Returning to Physical Activity After Illness or Injury
By Dr. Thomas Doering | 23 Nov 2023
Illness and injury can significantly impact your ability to be physically active. Depending on your circumstances, it can be hard to know where to begin, or how to safely return to physical activity. CQUniversity's Dr. Thomas Doering offers tips and tricks to get you moving again.
How to Stay Motivated
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.
Parallel Participation
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.
Tips for Being Active With Kids
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 Schoeppe and Rebecca Williams share their top tips for being physically active with kids.
Tips to Improve Your Sleep
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.
Simple Steps to Healthier Eating
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.
Are You Keeping Track? How to Best Use Your Physical Activity Tracker
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.
Physical Activity During Pregnancy
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.
It's Never Too Late to Start
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.
What Physical Activity is Right for Me?
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.
Health Check: do we really need to take 10,000 steps a day?
By Professor Corneel Vandelanotte | 24 Aug 2020
Regular walking produces many health benefits, including reducing our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression. We often hear 10,000 as the golden number of steps to strive for daily. But do we really need to take 10,000 steps a day?
Australia’s Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Young People (13-17 Years)
By 10,000 Steps Team | 16 Mar 2016
As young people move through school, start work and become more independent, being physically active and limiting sedentary behaviour every day is not always easy, but it is possible and it is important. These guidelines are for all young people, irrespective of cultural background, gender or ability.
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