What planned program of physical activities usually designed to improve physical fitness with the purpose of increasing physical fitness level?

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Summary

• A customised exercise program developed by an AUSactive registered professional is a great way to stay fit and will bring you a wide range of physical and mental benefits.
• Before starting with an exercise program, if you haven’t exercised for a while, use the adult pre-exercise screening tool and consult your doctor for a check-up if required.
• Consider your fitness goals. Are you starting a fitness program to help you lose weight or for some other reason?
• Start slowly, build up gradually and monitor your progress.

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• Exercise can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis, and improve joint mobility and strength.

• Asthma triggered by exercise can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity.

• Australian rules football is a physical contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running and constant competition for the ball.

• A kilojoule is a unit of measure of energy, in the same way that kilometres measure distance.

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Summary

• If you haven’t exercised for a while, see your doctor or registered exercise professional and complete a pre-exercise screening questionnaire before starting an exercise program, such as the adult pre-exercise screening tool.
• Warming up before exercise is a good way to reduce the risk of injury and to prepare yourself physically as well as mentally for activity.
• Concentrate on warming up the specific muscle groups you will be using in your exercise and include dynamic flexibility exercises.
• It is important to cool down after exercise.

This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:

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Related information

• Aerobics injuries are usually caused by trauma and overuse, but can be prevented by using the right techniques and equipment.

• Exercise can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis, and improve joint mobility and strength.

• Asthma triggered by exercise can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity.

• Australian rules football is a physical contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running and constant competition for the ball.

• A kilojoule is a unit of measure of energy, in the same way that kilometres measure distance.

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Content disclaimer

Content on this website is provided for information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. The information and materials contained on this website are not intended to constitute a comprehensive guide concerning all aspects of the therapy, product or treatment described on the website. All users are urged to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis and answers to their medical questions and to ascertain whether the particular therapy, service, product or treatment described on the website is suitable in their circumstances. The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website.

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