A Healthier Lifestyle
Averie McMahon
It has been eight days since we have begun this journey and I have already seen so many different things here in Australia. Along the pathway walking to Bondi beach, I noticed a small workout gym that almost looked like a child’s playground and these small work out stations that people were using. The picture I photographed is a step up challenge. The image reflects the Australian culture and their lifestyle choices. There was other work out stations where you were able to do pull-ups and another where you could do some ab workouts. Each station had a little sign next to it giving you a lengthy description of how to perform each exercise. As I was noticing these work out stations, it just made me realize how we don't have these kind of activities located all around America and how unlikely it is to see Americans active for an extended period of time. According to the World Health Organization America is ranked as one of the heaviest nations in the world. However, Australia is among the top ten healthiest countries in the world. CNBS reports that 40.4% of U.S. women, 35% U.S. men, and 17% of teenagers are obese. A 2005 WHO study stated that just over 20% of Australian adults are overweight. In America, there are numerous fast food chain restaurants located all over, and you can almost find a McDonalds located within minutes of another McDonald or another chain restaurant. According, to the McDonalds website there are 900 McDonalds located across Australia, and there are at least 14,146 McDonalds in the United States. In Sydney, I notice that McDonald's are spread out more, and there will not be another one within walking distance. This gives the Australians less access to fast food chain restaurants.
The warm Australian climate play a large role to an outdoor lifestyle, meaning Australians will spend a significant amount of time either running, participating at a sport, or spending their time at the beach which makes them so active. Many Australians exercise with a purpose. The general trend that I see in Australia is that people are generally healthier and they all they seem less obsessed with losing weight then how Americans are always trying to find the latest diet trend to help them lose at least 35lbs in weeks. In America, you see multiple advertisements of getting healthier and then another ad that is stating if you take this particular dieting pill you can lose ten pounds and where in Australia it is less thrown in your face, and more do it on your own for yourself. The purpose of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for Australians is to live a long and healthy life with a less of a chance of having a chronic disease in their near future. The work out station I had photographed is just one of the many ways for how the Australians stay active. I have noticed that they are always drinking water and at restaurants, there is always water bottle for them to access on their table. Even though I think the food proportions are generally the same as the Americans proportions, I noticed that Australians indulge without bingeing. They take their time while eating and stay healthy by drinking water as they are eating that what they are not stuffing themselves. There are fewer elevators for them to access and they tend to walk the stairs instead of using the escalator when they are the move. During the length of my time here, I have noticed older members of the population who are very much in shape and still participating in effective workouts. Even when we visited Geoff Tonkin, it was straightforward to notice how sturdy he was built at an older age.
In conclusion, Australians are generally more fit than an average American. As my trip in Australia goes on, I will continue to look for healthy lifestyles of Australians and see how they are maintaining an active life.
Work cited:
Fox, Maggie. “Americas obesity epidemic hits a new high.” CNBC, CNBC, 8 June 2016, www.cnbc.com/2016/06/07/americas-obesity-epidemic-hits-a-new-high.html.
“Maccas® Story.” Our Story | About Maccas | McDonalds AU,mcdonalds.com.au/about-m maccas/maccas-story.
“Main Features - Chapter 1. Introduction.” Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Government, www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/4719.0Main%20Features22004-0
“Overweight and obesity.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/gho/ncd/risk_factors/overweight/en/.
It has been eight days since we have begun this journey and I have already seen so many different things here in Australia. Along the pathway walking to Bondi beach, I noticed a small workout gym that almost looked like a child’s playground and these small work out stations that people were using. The picture I photographed is a step up challenge. The image reflects the Australian culture and their lifestyle choices. There was other work out stations where you were able to do pull-ups and another where you could do some ab workouts. Each station had a little sign next to it giving you a lengthy description of how to perform each exercise. As I was noticing these work out stations, it just made me realize how we don't have these kind of activities located all around America and how unlikely it is to see Americans active for an extended period of time. According to the World Health Organization America is ranked as one of the heaviest nations in the world. However, Australia is among the top ten healthiest countries in the world. CNBS reports that 40.4% of U.S. women, 35% U.S. men, and 17% of teenagers are obese. A 2005 WHO study stated that just over 20% of Australian adults are overweight. In America, there are numerous fast food chain restaurants located all over, and you can almost find a McDonalds located within minutes of another McDonald or another chain restaurant. According, to the McDonalds website there are 900 McDonalds located across Australia, and there are at least 14,146 McDonalds in the United States. In Sydney, I notice that McDonald's are spread out more, and there will not be another one within walking distance. This gives the Australians less access to fast food chain restaurants.
The warm Australian climate play a large role to an outdoor lifestyle, meaning Australians will spend a significant amount of time either running, participating at a sport, or spending their time at the beach which makes them so active. Many Australians exercise with a purpose. The general trend that I see in Australia is that people are generally healthier and they all they seem less obsessed with losing weight then how Americans are always trying to find the latest diet trend to help them lose at least 35lbs in weeks. In America, you see multiple advertisements of getting healthier and then another ad that is stating if you take this particular dieting pill you can lose ten pounds and where in Australia it is less thrown in your face, and more do it on your own for yourself. The purpose of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for Australians is to live a long and healthy life with a less of a chance of having a chronic disease in their near future. The work out station I had photographed is just one of the many ways for how the Australians stay active. I have noticed that they are always drinking water and at restaurants, there is always water bottle for them to access on their table. Even though I think the food proportions are generally the same as the Americans proportions, I noticed that Australians indulge without bingeing. They take their time while eating and stay healthy by drinking water as they are eating that what they are not stuffing themselves. There are fewer elevators for them to access and they tend to walk the stairs instead of using the escalator when they are the move. During the length of my time here, I have noticed older members of the population who are very much in shape and still participating in effective workouts. Even when we visited Geoff Tonkin, it was straightforward to notice how sturdy he was built at an older age.
In conclusion, Australians are generally more fit than an average American. As my trip in Australia goes on, I will continue to look for healthy lifestyles of Australians and see how they are maintaining an active life.
Work cited:
Fox, Maggie. “Americas obesity epidemic hits a new high.” CNBC, CNBC, 8 June 2016, www.cnbc.com/2016/06/07/americas-obesity-epidemic-hits-a-new-high.html.
“Maccas® Story.” Our Story | About Maccas | McDonalds AU,mcdonalds.com.au/about-m maccas/maccas-story.
“Main Features - Chapter 1. Introduction.” Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Government, www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/4719.0Main%20Features22004-0
“Overweight and obesity.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/gho/ncd/risk_factors/overweight/en/.
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