Exercise is good for you. There are not many statements you make in this world that will gain unanimous support, but that is one of them; your mental and physical health improve when you exercise. Australian government guidelines state that adults need 1.5 to 2.5 hours per week of moderate intensity exercise. Exercise is good; we know how much we need, so why aren’t we doing it?
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that only 44 per cent of Australian meet the recommended activity guidelines. What is causing the gap between knowledge and action when it comes to exercise? Finding time is an issue, but that really comes down to motivation, and that really comes down to having a look at yourself in the mirror, on so many levels. Aside from this, a major roadblock to exercising is injury. You know the scenario.
You’ve decided you need to do more exercise. You haven’t been on the tennis court for a few years but you still have that racquet and the embarrassingly expensive shoes. Inspired by watching the latest Grand Slam you join a social tennis group. Week one: you discover your backhand is still sweet, your volleys are passable and your serve is functional. Week two: your body was sore last week but that felt good, so buoyed by your initial
