Cycling and health

Australian physical activity guidelines recommend all adults to do 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, on most, preferably all days. It does not sound like much, but almost one in two Territorians is not active enough for health benefits.  

As the main reason why so many people don't exercise enough is lack of time, cycling to work, to school or to the local shop offers a nice and easy way to re-integrate some exercise into our busy lives.

What's more, research has now established that regular cyclists live longer.  A Danish study has shown that cycling to work reduces all-cause mortality risk, providing the first clear evidence that active commuting is not just good for your wallet and the environment, but also for your health.Cllick here for more information on the health benefits of physical activity and tips on how to meet the guidelines.

 

Cycling : Getting Australia Moving

Click here to download Cycling: Getting Australia Moving (PDF, 3.1M)  and read about the barriers, facilitators and interventions to get more Australians physically active through cycling

Click here to download Cycling: Getting Australia Moving - executive summary (PDF, 1.7M)