Physical activity across the lifecycle

Physical activity (exercise) can help older people maintain independence, recover from illness and reduce their risk of disease. Muscle mass and bone strength can be improved with regular exercise.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is part of the National Institutes of Health, their goal is to improve the health and well-being of older adults.

This page contains Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines ranging from children to older Australians. The page includes links to brochures, a summary fact sheet for each of the guidelines, tips and ideas for how to be physically active, as well as evidence review reports.