Exercise &
Men's Health eBook
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Only 17% of men are both sufficiently active and meeting the muscle strengthening guidelines.
However, exercise plays a vital role in keeping Australian blokes healthier, happier and alive for longer.
The great news is that men don’t need to be “gym junkies” in order to gain access to these benefits. While working out in a gym environment might suit some people, it’s not necessarily for everyone.
There are a variety of ways to meet the physical activity guidelines and still gain the variety of physical and mental health benefits of being active.
However, exercise plays a vital role in keeping Australian blokes healthier, happier and alive for longer.
The great news is that men don’t need to be “gym junkies” in order to gain access to these benefits. While working out in a gym environment might suit some people, it’s not necessarily for everyone.
There are a variety of ways to meet the physical activity guidelines and still gain the variety of physical and mental health benefits of being active.
We know that men experience a range of health conditions and symptoms differently to women, whether it be severe depression and anxiety, prostate and testicular cancer, or increased risk of a heart attack or diabetes.
One positive though is that exercise, when expertly prescribed, can play a beneficial role across all of these conditions and more.
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This eBook outlines a variety of health conditions that are common to Australian men (aged 18-64) and the role exercise can play in managing and preventing them.
It has been compiled with the help of ESSA accredited exercise professionals who work every day with male clients to provide not only exercise advice but also support and resources to improve their health and well-being.
This eBook is for Australian men, as well as their families, partners, children, loved ones, and anyone who knows a man living with a health condition that could be improved through simply becoming more active and being supported in their health journey by an ESSA accredited exercise professional.
It has been compiled with the help of ESSA accredited exercise professionals who work every day with male clients to provide not only exercise advice but also support and resources to improve their health and well-being.
This eBook is for Australian men, as well as their families, partners, children, loved ones, and anyone who knows a man living with a health condition that could be improved through simply becoming more active and being supported in their health journey by an ESSA accredited exercise professional.
"Whether you are ageing gracefully, have not
played weekend footy since becoming a
new dad, or struggling with poor mental health
– exercise is for you."
Anita Hobson-Powell, ESSA Chief Executive Officer
played weekend footy since becoming a
new dad, or struggling with poor mental health
– exercise is for you."
Anita Hobson-Powell, ESSA Chief Executive Officer
