Year in, year out we make new resolutions on the 1 January and by March most of us have already forgotten what it was or given up. Mostly because we have set either unrealistic, unobtainable and/or non-specific goals. The most common of which are: Join a gym Lose weight Get healthy Stop smoking If 2018…
Its getting close to that time of year again when there is an increased number of lunches, dinners and other seasonal gatherings to attend and life can just get busy. So, this week when I was reading an article titled “’ get fit not fat this Christmas”, I realised that I myself was thinking about…
With the imminent commencement of the Adapted Physical Activity pilot program, it is great to look back at how far we’ve come since the concept idea several months ago. The APA program has been designed for children ages 3-15 years who due to impairment, disability or developmental delay, find it difficult to participate in other…
As Exercise Physiologists we specialise in exercise and movement for prevention and management of chronic conditions. Some of these conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Arthritis and osteoporosis Diabetes Cardiovascular disease Post-surgical rehabilitation Mental health Chronic pain and fatigue Cancer Neurological conditions Pulmonary disease It is important to understand that a chronic condition…
In the latest statistics as presented by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) on mental illness, 45% of Australians will experience a mental illness. This means that one in five people every year will experience some type of mental illness. Of this number, it is believed that 65% will not seek help or treatment, this…
Earlier in the year there was a report on the Channel 9 News website stating there should be a “Push for better treatment of heart disease which kills one women every hour.” This article summarized the findings of a journal article titled: Gender difference in the effects of cardiovascular drugs by Tamargo and colleagues. The…
Offseason could be the most important phase of an athletes preparation for the upcoming season and how this is done can impact on the upcoming season. The start of the offseason its remember that it is ok to take a break and help the body recover. This may mean taking some time off all…
It seems unthinkable that many of us aren’t taking advantage of some of the incredible work being done by our academics and researchers. One of the best things about being an exercise physiologist is being able to see the light bulb moment or moment of wonder when you explain to someone how something works physiologically…
Heart disease, also known as Cardiovascular disease, is the leading cause of death in Australia, affecting 4.2 million Australians. It accounted for nearly 30% of all deaths in 2015 and in most cases, these deaths are preventable. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for various diseases that involve the heart and/or blood vessels such as…
As we age there are several health-related concerns that can arise. One that is common is arthritis. As of 2015 it is assessed that 15% of Australians or 1 in 5 of the Australian population has arthritis. There are several different types of arthritis with the most common being osteoarthritis followed by rheumatoid arthritis and…