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Push Play.
Push Play

Overview

Push Play is a nationwide SPARC campaign to get more New Zealanders more active, more often.

All it takes is 30 minutes a day if you're an adult, or 60 minutes a day if you're between 5 and 18 years.  Find out more about the Physical Activity Guidelines for 5 - 18 year olds.

It's easy to Push Play and be more active.

  • You can do it where you live or where you work.
  • You can go for a walk, go for a bike ride or join a gym.
  • You do whatever you want to, whenever you want to.

It doesn't have to be expensive - and guess what? It can actually be fun!

Ideas for getting more active

Want to know what you can do to get active, and how to go about it?

Are you already trying to be active, but need some new ideas?

Use the left-hand menu or the links below to browse around and get ideas from:

  • the online Activator - it's an interactive tool that helps you choose activities that suit your lifestyle
  • the Action Packs for Kids - they've got loads of ideas for fun ways to get kids active - and you can join in too!
  • Push Play parents - this popular campaign shows you why your kids need to move, and how you, as a parent, can help them
  • Girl doing gym. the Push Play printouts - they give you the information you need to get confident about getting up and getting active
  • the activity programmes - they're from Push Play Nation 2006, where they were hugely popular.

You can order Push Play gear and resources (such as drink bottles, caps, beach balls, posters and brochures) at SPARC’s online store here.

RSTs (Regional Sports Trusts) please click on this link to access the password protected area of the SPARC Store.

Your nearest regional sports trust and local council run Push Play programmes and events. You can join a walking or cycling group; go to aquafitness classes or try line dancing. It's good fun, and it's good for you!

For more information about activities in your area, call 0800 ACTIVE (0800 22 84 83).

Quick ideas for getting active

It's easy to build physical activity into your daily routine.

Here are some quick ideas for what you can do today, tomorrow or on the weekend:

  • Take the stairs instead of the lift.
  • Walk to the shops rather than drive.
  • Get off the bus early and walk.
  • Park the car further away from the office and walk.
  • When you walk, step out briskly.
  • Wash your car by hand.
  • Use chores around the garden to work up a sweat.

Updated | 22 Apr 2008.

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