We often get told that we must complete exercise every day to help keep the body healthy. But this is just one area of how to help us become healthier. What we need to do is look at health in a holistic approach and look at a variety of areas that is going to help…
If you’re thinking about taking up running as your New Year’s resolution and still need some convincing, consider this: MRI scans reveal that endurance runners’ brains have greater functional connectivity than the brains of more sedentary individuals. University of Arizona researchers compared brain scans of young adult cross country runners to young adults who don’t…
With the New Year comes the need to make those changes that you intended to achieve last year or a change in attitude/ behaviour, everyone who has tried to make and stick to a new change in the past know that it is not as easy as it sounds. So this year here are…
Throughout Uni we were told that a good strategy to help clients increase their daily movement was to encourage them to wear a pedometer to track there steps. Although I have often suggested it to clients I have been sceptical about its effectiveness whether it be a pedometer or a Fitbit. Over the last 7…
In my last article I mention that in season resistance training can be tricky for all sports. As a strength coach of a team or individual you have to take into account game day, training, recovery and rehabilitation as well as the strength component. If we look at private coaching of junior athletes, things can…
Many Veterans access the allied health services of Vision Exercise Physiology and Vision Dietetics via referral from their GP and we pride ourselves on delivering the best possible services and health outcomes for these men and women. During the month of December, Vision’s walking group will continue on Tuesday mornings and Thursday Evenings and proceeds…
I have a secret. I’m pretty rubbish at exercise. Not as in, I don’t know how to run, or jump, or throw a ball around… I’m just not very good at getting around to actually doing exercise. This has always been the case. What I am good at however, is making excuses…
It is generally believed that our thoughts and emotions effect our behaviours, and this is found to be true with our relationship between exercise attitude and post-exercise eating behaviour. Research published recently in Marketing Letters showed that if participants thought of exercise as “fun” or a “well-deserved break,” versus a “workout,” it significantly changed the way they…
With Christmas coming up and the rush to get plans organised, shopping done and still find time to take care of yourself here are some helpful tips to use to help manage stress, keep plans on track and have time for yourself. Plan Ahead:- Too many people spend weeks worrying about getting the shopping done,…
I have recently begun a walking group twice a week here at Vision. It provides an opportunity for those that would like to go walking of a morning or afternoon but find it boring on their own or need help with motivation. By simply increasing your walking each week it can aid in reducing your…