This report provides an overview of the physical activity levels of Australian adults including information on a range of factors which may influence these levels and the long-term health risks associated with physical inactivity. In 2007-08, around 62% of adults did not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, with a higher proportion of women not meeting the guidelines than men (64% and 60% respectively). In general, women were more likely to be sedentary or exercise at low levels compared with men, with the largest difference existing for adults aged 18-24 years (73% compared with 60%). The exercise levels of women living both in and outside major cities was similar. Women living in the lowest income households were more than twice as likely as those living in the highest income households to do no exercise (53% and 26% respectively).  Further Info

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The exercise level of Victorian women by age group including sedentary, low, moderate and high levels of exercise. Data includes the type, duration, intensity and frequency of exercise. Time series data is available at the national level to compare the current exercise level of Australian women to data from 2001 and 1995. This national level data can be found in ABS catalogue 4364.0 National Health Survey: Summary of Results, Australia 2007-08.  Further Info

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The survey includes the types of physical activity and the adequacy/level of the activity undertaken during the previous week by Victorian women by age group. Data relating to the adequacy of physical activity is compared to activity behaviour trends from 2005 to 2008.  Further Info

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This publication presents an overview of the sport and physical recreation sector. It contains information about the number of Victorian women who particiapte in physical activities for recreation, exercise or sport and the most popular physical recreation activities for women.The report contains some national information on the participation in sport of women with a disability and women from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
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This report details the number of Victorian women who physically participate in sports and physical recreation by age group. Data includes the type of sport or physical activity, number of women and participation rates. Additional data is available for Australian women including the main motivators for participation along with the main constraints for non-participants or women with low levels of participation.  Further Info

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