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Physical Activity
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
Jim Rohn
Fit for Life
Find your motivation to get and stay active with these engaging activities and classes!
Online Fitness Classes
The National Institute on Aging in the US has a range of Go4Life exercises you can do from home.
Active Seniors Health Centre offers a variety of services including online videos, exercise tips and programs.
The Nike training app offers workouts in a range of styles. Note there are costs associated with this app.
Fitness giant Orange Theory is sharing a new free workout online every day to keep you motivated.
Fancy yourself a prima ballerina? The Australian Ballet ‘At Home With Studios’ gives you the chance to learn ballet for free.
Find Yoga is a directory of 20,000+ international studios, blogs and online classes to help make yoga accessible to everyone.
Heart Foundation Walking has over 1,100 free walking groups and an app for those who prefer to walk on their own.
AARP have pulled together their favourite fitness videos to get you inspired. Most are only 10 minutes long so there is no excuse not to try!
Be Inspired
Enjoy TED talks on a variety of topics including research into the benefits of exercise to inspire you to get moving.
Missing the sports you love or want to learn more about the science behind activity? Start listening to podcasts.
Explore the world of fitness, sport and competition or learn more about exercise with YouTube videos.
Want to learn more about the science behind exercise? Amazon has a huge range of books.
Explore Other Topics
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Health & Wellbeing
Isolation can be stressful and impact our mental health and wellbeing. However, there are trusted resources to support you.
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COVID Information
Access the latest COVID-19 news and information including WHO updates, tips on how to stay safe and resources in your language.
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Food and Nutrition
Eating well is important and it can be great fun. For those needing inspiration, enjoy healthy recipes, online cooking classes and tips.
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Work & e-Learning
Looking to learn a new skill, study online, participate in Telehealth or discover more about technology that can make life easier? You’re in the right place!
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Social Connection
Social distancing has meant we are more separated than ever before but there are ways to stay connected to your loved ones and community.
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