The world is a crazy place at the moment. There has been a worldwide pandemic, lockdowns, riots etc. and we are only just over halfway through the year! People all over the world are being confined to their houses in an effort to ‘reduce the curve’ of Covid19. In some places, such as Queensland, you…
I am sure a lot of people have heard the term “use it or lose it” before. However, many may not realise how true this really is. The human body is an incredibly efficient organism and great at adapting to change which means, depending on the stimulus this may not always be a good thing.…
Over the years exercise has taken many shapes and forms, and more and more people are participating in physical activity in a gym-based setting. However, exercise is an activity that you can participate in almost any setting. In particular, there are many benefits in exercising in an outdoor setting like your local park, or backyard…
Osteoporosis is a common condition currently experienced by 66% of Australians over 50 years of age, where overtime bones become weak and brittle. As a result, bone strength is impacted which can likely lead to fractures and injury. This article will discuss how osteoporosis works and some exercise strategies you can implement , as understanding…
It is well known that participating in regular exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular and musculoskeletal adaptations. These include strength and endurance gains, increased lean muscle mass, improved fitness, reduced fat mass, and weight loss. Whilst it is fairly easy to get set in our ways when it comes to the exercises we complete in our…
One of the most common questions I get from athletes is ‘how do I get faster, jump higher, change direction quicker? There is one thing all these athletic attributes have in common: POWER! Power = (force x distance) / time Athletes can get carried away and jump straight into training for power production without thinking…
I’m sure a lot of you have heard the above phrase more than once. While this statement may not be 100% correct there is some truth in it. So, what does it actually mean? To explain it simply muscle tissue is denser than fat tissue, meaning that for the same weight muscle takes up slightly…
There are benefits that can be found in participating in any type of exercise or training programs. Depending on your level of fitness and what you would like to achieve can determine what type of exercise you would like to participate in. Two types of exercise are aerobic and anerobic training. Aerobic training is more…
As the gyms are re-opening this week, it is finally time for us to transition from doing our exercise in the backyard back into the gym. For many of us, this will mean the start of a new exercise routine or the recommencing of our old routine. Many will want to regain their strength or…
As government restrictions are starting to ease and we are on the pathway to returning to normality, getting back into our usual exercise routines can be challenging. Here are a few helpful tips to get you back on track: SMART Goals Before starting an exercise regime, it is important to establish clear personal goals. Creating…