What we are talking about here is Velocity Based Training (VBT) and Total Work (TW). Most of your typical training that you see completed in gyms or by coaches is Volume Loading (VL), Percent-Based Training (PBT) and Time Under Tension (TUT). Let’s have a look at what volume loading (VL) training is about. VL training…
One of the biggest barriers to exercise for a lot of parents is a guilt that they are investing time in themselves when they should be at home with their kids or loved ones, looking after them or at least spending the time with them. Whilst this is very admirable, there are several ways to…
Physical Activity is most commonly known for its advantages in muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness and weight loss. However, physical activity plays a greater role in our lives than just getting fitter and stronger. Whilst these outcomes are favourable, physical activity has a vast range of benefits that can also improve our health and wellbeing. The…
Sit-ups are probably the most popular ab exercise in the world. You could ask almost anyone what a sit-up is and 99% of people will be able to tell you how to perform a sit-up. The sit-up is used by numerous different organisations such as the defense force and emergency services in their fitness test…
Lots of little girls want to have a pony and little boys want to grow up to be cowboys. But this is just make believe or a dream that gets put on hold as we grow up for a lot of people, however there are some interesting health and fitness benefits that can be found…
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is seen in many women during and post pregnancy. It is a midline separation of the rectus abdominis at the linea alba. It can present at the site of the belly button and/or above or below. It is clinically significant if the separation is more than 2.5cm or if there is…
It is hugely fulfilling to work in the development and delivery of a program that literally changes lives. The gift of seeing patients be supported in a way that changes their life for the better is ultimately why I became an Exercise Physiologist in the first place. Over the past 4 years, countless hours…
An arthroplasty is a surgical procedure involving the reconstruction or replacement of the articular surface of a joint. Arthroplasties are commonly performed on the knee, hip and shoulder joints. These procedures become necessary when the integrity of the particular joint is compromised, which can arise due to factors involving an acute injury, such as torn ligaments, or a chronic condition such as osteoarthritis.…
As Megan mentioned in her article from last week, the “One million steps” campaign with the heart foundation has started. Following on from this I thought that I would celebrate on the basics of walking and what it can do to improve your health and wellbeing. When it comes to re-starting or getting back to…
Are you looking for a new way to get motivated or a challenge this month? Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launched a “One million steps” campaign in partnership with the Heart Foundation to encourage thousands of Australians to get moving for better health. It promotes the benefits of 30mins of exercise to reduce the risk of…