The Royal College of New Zealand General Practice ( RNZCGP) says the findings published in November 2011 issue of
The Journal of Primary Health Care noted improvements in cardio respiratory fitness and strength in Pacific adults over a four-week period, as well as promising trends in blood sugar levels. A larger trial is necessary to explore the longer-term benefits for weight and cardiovascular risk factors.
RNZCGP's media release says that University of Auckland researcher Dr Hans Edge and his colleagues propose that game-based activity such as touch rugby and social football may be more appropriate rather than individual exercise routines - and still provide important health benefits.
The full article can be found in the latest issue of
The Journal of Primary Health Care, a peer reviewed, quarterly scientific journal published by the RNZCGP.
Visit
the RNZCGP's website to read their media release to find out more.
How to join in a Pacific group programme run by ProCare
ProCare has
a wide range of community programmes based around group activities, such as our
Big Boys – Big Girls programme in Counties Manukau and zumba classes run through Pacific churches under the Healthy Village Active Zone (HVAZ).
A new series of zumba classes launched in November 2011 at Ruapotaka Marae, and are being held every Weds 10-11am.
A flyer is here (word doc 195kb).
Our community programmes also include gardening and gentle lifestyle activities programmes for beginners.
Find out more about what's running near you here.
Any of ProCare's doctors or GP practices can refer their patients to our community programmes.
Call your doctor today to talk to them about what's right for you.
We strongly recommend you always talk to your doctor first before considering joining a programme. While the majority of programmes are free or available for a nominal charge, most are only available if your doctor refers you.