7 Smart Ways to Step into Summer
By 10,000 Steps Team | 12 Dec 2024
Staying active through the hot summer months can be challenging. Keep moving and stay safe with these 7 smart ways to step into a healthier, happier summer!
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By 10,000 Steps Team | 12 Dec 2024
Staying active through the hot summer months can be challenging. Keep moving and stay safe with these 7 smart ways to step into a healthier, happier summer!
By 10,000 Steps Team | 16 Oct 2024
A pedometer is a portable, user friendly device that counts your steps by detecting motion. As well as proven to be effective for personal use, Universities and Research Clinics commonly use pedometers for activity monitoring due to their simple yet accurate method of counting steps.
By 10,000 Steps Team | 14 Oct 2024
There are so many ways to be active and places to explore in South Australia. Whether you're stepping out into your neighborhood or exploring a National Park, every walk brings an opportunity to connect with your community, spend quality time with loved ones, enjoy nature and boost your physical activity.
By 10,000 Steps Team | 9 Sep 2024
Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) is the state’s prevention agency, committed to creating a healthier and fairer future for Queensland.
By 10,000 Steps Team | 31 May 2024
Explore the outdoors this weekend and get active within your local community, it has so much to offer! Choosing to be active over the weekend is a great way to have fun, connect with your family and recharge for the week ahead.
By 10,000 Steps Team | 31 May 2024
Taking opportunities to move more in and around your house each day is an easy way to boost your daily step count. Being active in and around your home is convenient, free and comfortable. Find out more on how to be active at home!
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.
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.
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 Schoeppe 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.
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!
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