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    Finding the right advice for you to get active at home

    by Spanner in the Works 28 July 2020
    written by Spanner in the Works

    We all know that staying active is important, especially as we age.

    Regular exercise not only reduces your risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

    It also improves sleep quality, boosts energy levels and plays a vital role in maintaining good mental health.

    Despite the benefits, only 17% of Aussie men are meeting the physical activity guidelines.

    Lack of time, health concerns and a lack of knowledge of where to start are some of the most common roadblocks when it comes to exercising regularly.

    Now the COVID-19 pandemic has added additional barriers to staying active.

    With many gyms, fitness centres and health clinics still closed, more and more Australians are turning to home exercise programs. But many aren’t sure where to start or what exercises are safe for them to do at home.

    Men’s Shed member Michael Tellesso found that exercising at home was easier than he expected.

    That was after getting some advice from his local Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

    “We all need a little encouragement from time to time” says Michael.

    “And seeing an exercise physiologist gave me confidence that the exercises were safe and effective.

    “It was a real eye opener how much can be done with very little equipment” adds Michael.

    The only equipment needed was a chair, door frame and maybe a wall… no excuses!

    Michael also accessed a range of free home workout videos from Exercise Right, a platform created by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) that offers free resources aimed at helping Australians to live healthier and more active lives.

    “They were a great resource to watch… I got a lot inspiration and ideas from these” he says.

    All of the videos and resources on the Exercise Right website have been created by university-qualified exercise professionals.

    To learn more, visit www.exerciseright.com.au.

    Has your exercise routine been thrown out the window during the COVID-19 crisis? Or is it “situation normal” for you?

    What inspires you to exercise?

    Leave a comment below.

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    How The Shed Wireless was born: a video for Men’s Shedders

    by Australian Mens Shed Association 15 July 2020
    by Australian Mens Shed Association 15 July 2020

    This is how The Shed Wireless podcast was born during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020. We made this video (below) especially for Shedders…

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    Music as medicine: how a good tune can give you a good tune-up

    by Australian Mens Shed Association 2 July 2020
    by Australian Mens Shed Association 2 July 2020

    Listening to music you connect with is a powerful tool. Have you heard this famous quote about the power of listening to music?…

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    Men’s Sheds help save native bees by building hives and ‘hotels’

    by Australian Mens Shed Association 2 July 2020
    by Australian Mens Shed Association 2 July 2020

    There is a “beemergency” according to beekeeper and Men’s Shedder Gavin Smith. He’s calling on more Men’s Sheds to lend their skills to…

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    Happiness is a choice and other pieces of wisdom

    by Australian Mens Shed Association 25 June 2020
    by Australian Mens Shed Association 25 June 2020

    Have you got a favourite saying or ‘old adage’ that you learned somewhere along the line? by Stuart Torrance, Men’s Health Project Officer,…

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    An apple a day helps keep the mechanic (GP) at bay

    by Spanner in the Works 17 June 2020
    by Spanner in the Works 17 June 2020

    Did you know that three times more people die from bowel cancer than on our nation’s roads? On this Red Apple Day (a…

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    Good heart health is important for more than keeping your engine running

    by Spanner in the Works 15 June 2020
    by Spanner in the Works 15 June 2020

    According to the Heart Foundation, people are at greater risk of experiencing mental illness following a heart event. This Men’s Health Week, the…

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    Your annual service is due

    by Spanner in the Works 15 June 2020
    by Spanner in the Works 15 June 2020

    Most blokes understand the consequences of poor vehicle maintenance and are usually quite particular about maintaining their machinery. However when it comes to…

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    What a difference a mate can make

    by Australian Mens Shed Association 11 June 2020
    by Australian Mens Shed Association 11 June 2020

    Has there been a point in your life where you’ve felt vulnerable? Maybe you got sick and it knocked you for six. Perhaps…

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    Designing and constructing bowls storage boxes with Quorn Men’s Shed

    by Australian Mens Shed Association 10 June 2020
    by Australian Mens Shed Association 10 June 2020

    This video was created by Quorn Men’s Shed (SA) member, Rob, taken from timeline photos of the design and construction of bowls storage…

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    The Australian Men’s Health Forum brings you the Men’s Health Connected Online Summit this June

    by Spanner in the Works 28 May 2020
    by Spanner in the Works 28 May 2020

    Men’s Health Connected is a free, month-long summit for everyone who’s committed to improving the lives and health of men and boys in…

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