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Here you will find links to recent physical activity research that might be of interest or help inform your programmes and activities.
Mobility can’t be tracked on a leaderboard, but it can help you feel better and make daily tasks easier.
Fitness is often measured through numbers: how much weight a person can lift, or how fast or far they can run. But mobility is harder to quantify.
If you follow wellness channels on social media, you might’ve come across the claim that your grip strength – or how firmly you can squeeze something with your hands – can predict how long you will live.
This sounds far-fetched. Yet the science supports such a connection.
If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It’s often easier to get out of bed and still light when you finish work. But what about when it gets really hot?
You don’t need a gym membership, dumbbells, or expensive equipment to get stronger.
Special Olympics NZ has launched a series of online modules to help provide inclusive opportunities across sport, play and active recreation.