Get into healthy habits

Cycling along Esplanade Urangan

Been meaning to get off the couch? Explore some new ways to get healthy.

10,000 Steps
Most healthy adults should be walking 10 000 steps a day. But it's not always easy to fit all those steps in. Find tips and tricks to help you walk more each day, set goals and get support and encouragement.

Great Walks of Queensland
The Queensland Government has created a series of world-class walking tracks through some of the state's most breathtaking national parks. There's a walk to suit all fitness levels, from 30 minute short walks to day-long hikes for the experienced bushwalker.

Your 30
Finding 30 minutes of activity a day is easier with the help of Your 30. The website has tips on eating well and getting active as well as quizzes, a BMI calculator and fact sheets to help you improve your health and well-being.

Quit Smoking
There is a lot of support to help you quit smoking. For immediate help call 13 QUIT or check the quit smoking web page for more resources and information.

Cycling Queensland
Interested in taking up cycling as a sport? Cycling Queensland has clubs across the state. It runs competitions for both road and track cycling and welcomes everyone from beginners to experienced riders.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon
With its flat, fast, scenic course, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon is a favourite for enthusiastic runners from around Australia. There's an event to suit everyone from juniors to seniors, able and disabled, social runners to elite athletes. Join in as the Gold Coast Airport Marathon celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2008.

Sport and recreation Queensland
Find new and fun ways to get active. Browse more than 70 recreational activities and sports to find one to suit you. There are also tips for getting kids, teenagers and adults active.

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