Health and Activity Resources

Find information and inspiration on a range of health and activity topics.

Physical Activity

Being active means moving your body. This could be anything that makes your heart beat faster and your breathing go up. Some examples are:

  • Cleaning your house
  • Going for a walk
  • Playing sports
  • Going to the gym

Being active is good for you. It can:

  • Help your body stay healthy
  • Make you feel better and happier
  • Improve your everyday life
  • Lower your chance of getting sick
How Much Activity Do You Need?

Different age groups need different amounts of physical activity to stay healthy. You can find simple, easy-to-understand guidelines on the Department of Health website.

Are You Moving Enough?

Use the free  LiveLighter's activity calculator website to check if you're getting enough exercise. The website also has helpful tips, recipes, and a free app to support healthy eating and staying active.

Need Ideas to Get Active?

The LiveLighter  website has easy suggestions for adding more movement into your day.

The City of Kwinana also runs free health and fitness activities as part of our Healthy Lifestyles Program. These programs run for 10 weeks. You must register on the City of Kwinana Eventbrite page.

For more information, call the Healthy and Active Lifestyle Project Officer on 08 9439 0271.

Mums Who Move

A 60-minute tailored exercise program for all Kwinana mums interested in:

  • Post-natal training
  • Improving your general fitness, well-being, and energy
  • Meeting other Kwinana mums
  • Bringing your baby/child along with you
  • Creating healthy habits for yourself and your child

Outdoor Fitness for Over 50s

These 60-minute sessions help you get stronger and move more easily. Each session includes 40 to 45 minutes of exercise. The rest of the time is for sharing health tips and asking questions.

You will do exercises while sitting or standing. We use simple equipment like resistance bands and light weights. There will also be some light cardio to help your heart and lungs—this includes fast walking and full-body movements.

  • Beginner sessions are for people who are new to exercise.
  • Advanced (Bootcamp) sessions are for people who already exercise and want more of a challenge

Yoga

Start your day with a 60-minute yoga session. Yoga can help you build strength, improve flexibility, balance better, and feel good. The exercises can be adjusted to suit all fitness levels.

Dance-based Fitness

Move to fun music, you will groove, sweat, and have a blast while getting fit in this 60-minute session featuring a mix of dancing, boxing, aerobic movement, and body weight exercises.

Outdoor Active in collaboration with Kwinana Recquatic

Join us for a 45-60 minute session run by your favourite Recquatic instructors over eight weeks in Autumn, for a variety of activities including but not limited to mindfulness, bootcamp, and strength and conditioning.

Healthy Eating

Want to know how much and what type of food is good for your health? Read the Australian Dietary Guidelines to learn more.

For more easy tips and healthy recipes, visit the LiveLighter website. It also has a free app to help you eat well, stay active, and maintain a healthy weight.

Alcohol, Smoking and Vaping

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Drinking too much can harm your health and also hurt people around you. To learn more about the risks and how to stay safe, visit the NHMRC website or Alcohol. Think Again.

Smoking is one of the main causes of early death and serious illness, including cancer, heart disease and stomach ulcers. If you want help to quit, or want more information, visit Make Smoking History.

To learn about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping, visit below.

Healthy WA – Vaping

Looking After Your Mental Health 

Mental health is about feeling well, being able to handle stress, do your work or study, and be part of your community.

The City of Kwinana is working with Act Belong Commit – a national mental health campaign – to help people take simple steps to feel better and stay mentally healthy.

You can remember it like this:

  • Act – Do something. Stay active in your body and mind. Go for a walk, read, pray, or try something new.
  • Belong – Be with others. Spend time with family, friends, or join a group like a sports team or book club.
  • Commit – Do something that matters to you. Volunteer, learn something new, help a neighbour, or take on a goal.

You don’t need money to take care of your mental health. There are many free or low-cost ways to get involved. Visit act belong commit and use the Activity Finder to discover clubs, events, and activities near you.

 

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