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Helping Kids Stay Active: Australian Guidelines for 5–17

October 27, 2026 · 8 min read

Children and teenagers need chances to move each day, plus activities they want to keep doing. This guide explains Australia’s recommendations for ages 5–17 and what current activity figures show. It looks at research on enjoyment, friendship and supportive adults, with real family examples and questions to ask before choosing a session. You’ll also find practical explanations of what counts towards daily activity, how homework differs from leisure screens, and how much sleep is recommended.

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Australian Movement Guidelines for Adults Aged 18–64

October 27, 2026 · 6 min read

Australia’s movement guidelines for adults aged 18–64 cover exercise, everyday movement, sitting and sleep. This guide explains what counts, how activities can meet more than one target, and how to check your day and week. It also looks at women’s life stages, including pregnancy and menopause, and what Australian midlife...

Exercise for Seniors: Australian Guidelines for Over-65s

October 27, 2026 · 7 min read

How much exercise do seniors need, and does a daily walk cover it? Australia’s guidelines for adults aged 65 and over include moderate activity, strength, balance, light movement and sleep. This guide brings the targets together in a quick summary and reference table. It explains the research behind walking ability,...

Hiking Apps: Free Planning and Offline Map Limits

October 26, 2026 · 6 min read

Hiking apps differ in what they let you plan, save and use without reception. This guide explains the free limits in komoot, AllTrails and Footpath, plus the NSW National Parks app. It separates temporary cached maps from downloaded maps and paid features. You will also find practical checks from NSW...

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Menopause and Exercise: What Research Says About Mood

October 25, 2026 · 4 min read

Physical activity may improve mood, depressive symptoms and quality of life during the menopause transition. Exercise trials found benefits, while a separate survey linked more frequent activity with fewer symptoms. This article explains what those findings could mean for you, what remains uncertain, and how to get help choosing suitable...

Why This Perth Walk Club Bans Headphones and Strava

October 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Just One More Walk Club meets in Burswood on Sunday mornings with a ban on headphones, Strava and watch-checking. Founder Brooke McIntosh wants the time spent walking to be time for conversation. Her 2025 fundraising run around Australia helps explain that focus. Here’s what the club asks of participants, who...

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Australia's Best Cities for Running: 2026's Top Five

October 17, 2026 · 3 min read

Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth take the top five spots in Compare the Market's Australian running ranking. Each city has different places to explore, from Melbourne's park loops to Brisbane's Riverwalk and Perth's bushland paths. This guide lists the cities in order and adds named local routes, distances and...

How rising costs is changing Australian fitness habits

October 13, 2026 · 5 min read

New cost research suggests many Australian adults are changing how they exercise because of household pressure. This article explains what the figures say about gyms, studios, community sport and free activity. It also gives a simple way to compare the real monthly cost before joining, switching or stopping.

Loneliness in Young Australians: What Research Says

October 13, 2026 · 5 min read

New Monash research found loneliness was linked to the biggest drop in health-related quality of life among Australians aged 15 to 24. The study separates loneliness from social isolation, which matters because a person can have people around them and still feel disconnected. This article explains the finding in plain...

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Victorian Seniors Week: Active Events to Try

October 6, 2026 · 3 min read

Victorian Seniors Festival runs across October, with free and low-cost events led by the state government, councils and community groups. This guide points to active event ideas on KeepActive, including walking, golf, dance and gentle fitness sessions. It also links to council calendars in Melbourne, Whittlesea, Whitehorse, Monash, Merri-bek and...

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