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active australia

http://www.activeaustralia.org

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This colourful site provided by the Australian sports commission is full of useful tips for how to keep active and covers areas such as getting started, barriers and benefits of keeping active, as well as general health information. An added bonus is a comprehensive list of links to sport and recreational clubs in every state. Suitable for people of all ages and fitness.

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sport, recreation, fitness, exercising safely, health risks, physical activity, exercise for older people

act bureau of sport and recreation

http://www.sport.act.gov.au

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The ACT Bureau of Sport and Recreation provides a site that is suitable for people at all levels of health and fitness. There is information for the more serious sports person regarding sponsorship and marketing. However there are also useful links for people less serious about sport and who just want to keep active.

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sport, recreation, physical activity, health, fitness, health care, nutrition, disease prevention

population health division - physical activity and health

http://www.health.gov.au/pubhlth/strateg/active

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This is a government site with lots of information regarding strategies the Australian government is using to combat health issues around the country. The best thing about this site is its links to other fitness and health sites, especially ones for older Australians. There is also a good section with lots of nutrition information.

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health, fitness, healthy weight, nutrition, physical activity, aged care, chronic diseases, well being

houston chronicle.com - the benefits of keeping active

http://houston.webpoint.com/fitness/benefits.htm

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This is a fantastic site that contains everything one needs to know about exercise and fitness whatever age they may be. Some of the sections covered include the benefits of keeping active, building a fitness routine, fitness myths, stretches and exercises, and the list goes on! This site is a must for anyone with an interest in fitness. Something for everyone!

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Keeping active, athleticism, posture, fat loss, hearth health, stretches, exercise, heart rate, flexibility, strength, sport