physical activity

Community and recreation (Tasman)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 18/08/2006 - 20:24
Community and recreation (Tasman) - Web page
Tasman District Council employs a Community Recreation Adviser whose responsibilities and contact details are outlined.
Author(s):
Tasman District Council
Publisher(s):
Region (NZ): 
Nelson-Tasman
City/Town: 
Nelson
Topics: 
Activities
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
physical activity
programme
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--5.65 Tasman
-5 Activities

Nelson Tasman physical activity plan

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 17/08/2006 - 04:02
Nelson Tasman physical activity plan - Web page
The regional strategy will be a guiding document for the Nelson Tasman Physical Activity Plan, which was recently consulted on.
Region (NZ): 
Nelson-Tasman
City/Town: 
Nelson
Topics: 
Policy
Recreation
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
physical activity
exercise
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-1 Policy
--1.41 Nelson & Marlborough local council

Regional physical activity strategy (Nelson)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 17/08/2006 - 03:55
Regional physical activity strategy (Nelson) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Recently, the Regional Physical Activity Strategy was accepted as a community strategy by the Nelson City Council following public consultation.
Region (NZ): 
Nelson-Tasman
City/Town: 
Nelson
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
health promotion
physical activity
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-1 Policy
--1.20 NZ regional walking strategies

Effect of joint flexibility on walking economy in middle-aged and older people

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 16/08/2006 - 22:25
Abstract - Effect of joint flexibility on walking economy etc - Web page
The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effect of joint flexibility on walking economy.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
physical fitness
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Reliability of the 400m usual-pace walk test as an assessment of mobility limitation in older adults

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 16/08/2006 - 22:20
Abstract - Reliability of the 400m usual-pace walk test etc - Web page
This paper assessed the test-retest reliability of the 400-m usual-pace walk test (400-MWT), and to determine whether the 4-m walk test predicts inability to walk 400m
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
400 m walk test
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Brisk walking speed in older adults who walk for exercise

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 16/08/2006 - 22:14
Abstract - Brisk walking speed in older adults etc - Web page
This paper aimed to determine the self-selected exercise intensity of older adults who report that they walk briskly for exercise.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
exercise
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Foot pressure distribution during walking in young and old adults

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 23:47
Abstract - Foot pressure distribution etc - Web page
Measurement of foot pressure distribution (FPD) is clinically useful for evaluation of foot and gait pathologies. The effects of healthy aging on FPD during walking are not well known.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
elder health
physical activity
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--3.28 Bio-mechanical research & walking
-3 Safety & Health

The influence of walking performed immediately before meals with moderate fat content etc

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 23:41
Abstract - The influence of walking performed immediately before etc - Web page
Postprandial lipemia is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease. Single bouts of moderate exercise may lower this risk, but the minimum duration of moderate intensity exercise that still lowers postprandial lipemia is not known.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
blood lipid profiles
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--3.25 Walking & obesity
-3 Safety & Health

Tai Chi versus brisk walking in elderly women

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/08/2006 - 22:49
Abstract - Tai Chi versus brisk walking in elderly women - Web page
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a short style of Tai Chi versus brisk walking training programme on aerobic capacity, heart rate variability (HRV), strength, flexibility, balance, psychological status and quality of life in elderly women.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
elder health
physical activity
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Parks and playgrounds - popular parks (Wellington)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 21:06
Parks and playgrounds - popular parks (Wellington) - Web page
Wellington is proud to have 109 parks and play areas. Of these, a handful stand out for their enduring popularity with Wellingtonians. They are enjoyed as much for their suitability as picnic spots as for their play equipment and open space.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Maps & Guides
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
recreational walking
physical activity
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--6.50 Wellington
-6 Maps & guides

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