First Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Australians

First Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Australians

For the first time, the Australian Government has developed physical activity recommendations specifically for older Australians.
Under the new recommendations, older Australians are urged to accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day, as a slight increase in activity can make a difference to a person's overall health and wellbeing.
The recommendations are part of the Australian Government's plan to promote healthy and positive ageing.
The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot, today officially announced the Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Australians at the 11th Annual Health Congress in Sydney.

Access the full media release, including the recommendations:

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/A91F71800C733544CA257582000DC81F/$File/je025.pdf