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Week 2

Topic 5: Physical Activity

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Physical activity is anything that uses energy. There are 3 types.

    • No sweating

    • Normal breathing

    Examples: Housework, slow walking

    • Light sweating after 10 mins

    • Quicker breathing

    • Can have a conversation

    Examples: quick walking, swimming

    • Sweating after a few mins

    • Deep and rapid breathing

    • Can’t talk much

    Examples: Running, fast cycling

Here are some handy tips based on the Australian Guidelines if you’d like to introduce physical activity into your routine:

  • Some physical activity is better than none

  • Be active most days of the week

  • Try to do 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day

  • Break these down into smaller sessions (for example, 10 minutes)

  • Try to do muscle strengthening activities twice each week.

If you want to read some tips about getting back into physical activity, try: