Key Points
- According to Specialist GP Dr. Angelica Logarta-Scott, regular exercise and a healthy diet can help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease—the three leading health threats among Filipinos in Australia
- For running enthusiast Washington Firmeza, some of the main benefits of running and brisk walking include reducing the risk of heart disease, lowering stress levels, preventing high blood pressure and diabetes, strengthening bones, maintaining a healthy weight, and, most importantly, improving mental health. Park Run events are free and are held at nearly 500 locations across Australia.
- Fitness coach Mark Banta advises starting immediately and planning your workouts—whether at home or in a commercial gym. He adds that keeping exercises simple makes it easier to stay consistent, while gradually adopting a healthier diet helps achieve your goals. Zumba enthusiast and Certified Retro Dance Instructor Janet McKelvie says that Zumba has greatly helped her lose weight and is the reason she doesn’t take any maintenance medication in her 50's
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