exercise

Kiwis beat Aussies in battle of physical activity

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 26/08/2006 - 20:08
Press release - Hon Trevor Mallard
Kiwis beat Aussies in battle of physical activity - Web page
In the same week as national Push Play Day, (Friday, November 4) which focuses on getting active, an Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health article reports that New Zealand adults are more physically active than their Australian counterparts - 63.7 percent of New Zealanders are active versus Australians at 58.8 percent.
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media item
exercise

Physical activity toolkit for District Health Boards

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 00:45
Physical activity toolkit for District Health Boards - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The toolkit provides a lot of information on many aspects of physical activity in New Zealand including the health benefits and how we can encourage more New Zealanders to be active.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Ministry of Health
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fitness
exercise
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--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

Be active every day (MOH)

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 00:37
Take 3 steps towards a healthy lifestyle
Be active every day (MOH) - Web page with link to PDF
PDF brochure promoting exercise for health.
Author(s):
Regional Public Health, Wellington
Publisher(s):
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Ministry of Health
SPARC
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exercise
disease prevention
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--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

The influence of flexibility on the economy of walking and jogging

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:18
Abstract - The influence of flexibility etc - Web page
The relationship of 11 measures of trunk and lower limb flexibility to the economy of treadmill walking and jogging as measured by steady-state oxygen consumption (VO2) was studied.
Author(s):
Gilbert W.
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Safety
Health
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exercise
orthopaedic research
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--3.28 Bio-mechanical research & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Quantitative evaluation of walking style from the temporal and spatial etc

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:13
Abstract - Quantitative evaluation of walking style etc - Web page
For effective guidance of walking, the authors developed a quantitative method for evaluating the quality of walking based on physical feature parameters reflecting the views of specialists in walking guidance. The concept of quality of walking comprises foot movement, balance, including the upper body, and the aesthetic aspect.
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Safety
Health
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exercise
orthopaedic research
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--3.28 Bio-mechanical research & walking
-3 Safety & Health

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
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physical activity
exercise
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-1 Policy
--1.41 Nelson & Marlborough local council

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.
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Safety
Health
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physical activity
exercise
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Weight control information network - walking (a step in the right direction

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 03/08/2006 - 02:43
Walking (a step in the right direction) - Web page
This website promotes walking. As walking is one of the easiest ways to be physically active. You can do it almost anywhere and at any time. Walking is also inexpensive.
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Safety
Health
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exercise
walking for health
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--3.25 Walking & obesity
-3 Safety & Health

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