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Tai Chi versus brisk walking in elderly women

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.
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A survey to assess physical activity promotion by registered dietitians

Convincing evidence has emerged in recent years for the role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases.
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Impact of a health promotion program on the health of primary school principals

The role of a school principal has changed dramatically in the last decade and there has been widespread concern regarding the impact of this change of role on principal health and wellbeing.
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Is sport for all? Exercise and physical activity patterns etc

Recent evidence shows that any form of physical activity, not just aerobic activity to improve cardiovascular fitness, can have significant health benefits. However, physical inactivity is increasingly widespread.
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The lack of effectiveness of 18 weeks of accumulative short bouts etc

Cardiac function generally deteriorates with increasing age, although recent research has found a reversal in this decline in a group of middle-aged individuals after 18 weeks of brisk walking in single daily bouts of between 20-40 minutes.
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Project Twin Streams cycle and walkway programme (Waitakere)

Stage 1 consultation feedback This report summarises public feedback during 25 July to 23 September 2005, on proposed new cycle and walkway routes that form stage one of Project Twin Streams’ cycle and walkways programme.
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Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log form

A one-page form for keeping a walking activity log
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University of Oregon
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Racial differences and pedestrian safety: some evidence from Maryland and implications for policy

One urban transportation mode that is often neglected is pedestrian movement. One group particularly susceptible in this mode is the elderly.
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Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study

The presence of a household dog may be of benefit to the health of the owners. One reason may be because of increased physical activity through regular dog walking.
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How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications etc

Attempts to increase community participation in physical activity through the promotion of walking have increased in recent times.
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Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.

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