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Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. It is one of the easiest ways to be physically active and can be done almost anywhere and at any time.
Follow the links below to find information about walking.
Reviewed November 2007
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Walking tips
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Better Health Channel
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Walking is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. Start your walking program gradually, increasing length and pace as you get used to it. These tips will help you prepare and get organised so that regular walking becomes a part of your lifestyle.
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May 2008
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Walking - safety and environmental issues
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Better Health Channel
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There are safety and environmental issues to consider when walking, especially if you choose to walk in parks or reserves that offer difficult terrain or long trails.
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May 2008
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Walking for fun and fitness - getting started
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Better Health Channel
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Walking is an excellent exercise for improving or maintaining your overall health. Walking with others can turn a bout of exercise into an enjoyable social occasion. There are numerous walking clubs throughout Victoria, in metropolitan and regional areas.
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May 2008
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Media release. Schools step in the right direction
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The winners of the 'Around Australia in 40 Days Challenge' were announced on 22 December. The challenge was open to teams of junior high school students in years 7, 8 and 9, who were encouraged to walk about 10,000 steps each day to help develop healthy habits for life. Around 35,000 students from more than 300 schools took part.
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Dec 2007
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Walking for good health
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Better Health Channel
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Physical activity like walking can improve health and fitness. Walking can help you lose body fat and maintain a healthy weight, improve your fitness and reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers.
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Sep 2007
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Media release. National Heart Foundation's national walking initiative
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government will provide $1.5 million over three years to support the National Heart Foundation's National Walking Initiative, which will help to set up walking group programs across Australia to encourage people to engage in more physical activity.
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Aug 2007
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