Find information and inspiration on a range of health and activity topics.
Being active means moving your body. This could be anything that makes your heart beat faster and your breathing go up. Some examples are:
Being active is good for you. It can:
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.
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.
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.
A 60-minute tailored exercise program for all Kwinana mums interested in:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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:
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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