National physical activity recommendations for older Australians: discussion document

This report provides a summary of the review of the physical activity guidelines for older Australians, and the recommendations to complement the adult guidelines.

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National physical activity recommendations for older Australians: discussion document

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Report
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General public
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This document includes:

  • methods
  • physical activity patterns in older Australians
  • the health consequences of physical inactivity and the benefits of physical activity
  • determinants of physical activity behaviour in older people
  • measurement of physical activity in older people
  • a description and critique of existing guidelines and recommendations
  • physical activity options for older people: types and doses
  • physical activity considerations for population sub-groups
  • draft recommendations
  • where to next.

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