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Unpacking Australia’s New 24‑Hour Movement Guidelines and Daily Step Target

7,000 Steps a Day: What the New 24‑Hour Movement Guidelines Mean for Goal Setting

Australian 24 Hour Movement Guidelines - Recommendations for Older Adults (65 Years and Over)

Australian 24 Hour Movement Guidelines - Recommendations for Adults (18-64 Years)

Preventive Health SA

By 10,000 Steps Team | 6 Sep 2024

Preventive Health SA is leading a dedicated body of prevention work to support the health and wellbeing of all South Australians.

Health & Wellbeing

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.

Health & Wellbeing

Being Active at Home

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!

Member Stories

80 Million Steps So Far, Many More to Come for Arthur.

By 10,000 Steps Team | 15 May 2024

10,000 Steps member Arthur shares his achievements across 17 years of using the program.

Queensland

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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.

Member Stories

One small step for humankind, 20 million steps for Kerin

By 10,000 Steps Team | 29 Feb 2024

10,000 Steps shines the spotlight on longtime member Kerin Szemes.

Queensland

Health & Wellbeing

Deadly Choices

By 10,000 Steps Team | 11 Dec 2023

Deadly Choices aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make healthy choices for themselves and their families - to stop smoking, to eat good food, and to exercise daily.

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.

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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.

Member Stories

Lose weight or take the risk of having life-long illness!

“ 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

Member Stories

Stepping right along...

“ 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

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.

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