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New data from the Ministry of Health raises concerns about the health of New Zealanders, as the latest figures show that only 46.5% of adults are meeting global guidelines for physical activity.
Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa is helping to ensure sport and recreation is inclusive for everyone with the launch of a new Inclusivity Hub.
Balanced Female Health is a new resource for adults supporting young people in community sport from Sport NZ.
Winning in sport is about a lot more than just the scoreboard for young people - according to Sport New Zealand’s recent Voice of Rangatahi survey.
New research says regular exercise can help slow the progression to Alzheimer's disease as well as improve the heart and brain.
ExerciseNZ has endorsed new research which shows physical activity and good sleep work together to counter negative health effects of poor sleep.
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has announced how $5.7 million will be allocated to create better quality experiences for disabled tamariki and rangatahi.
A new study has found that exercise may help older adults by slowing the onset of memory loss and dementia.
Researchers in this study wanted to determine the rate that free online educational resources presented at least one message consistent with national physical activity guidelines (PAGs).
The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched new Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour on 25th November 2020.