Research is becoming more prominent in regards to the benefits of exercise for women’s health issues across the lifespan. From puberty to pregnancy and through to menopause (and every condition in between), the benefits of exercise are significant not only for physical health, but mental health, managing pain and symptoms of menopause, PCOS and endometriosis…
Vision Vikings is a new way to do group strength and conditioning classes! Our University qualified Sport & Exercise Scientists have put together this program so that you get the most out of every session. Whether you’re trying to increase lean muscle mass to boost your metabolism or a beginner and wanting to learn more…
27 February 2019 It is well known that competition can be a really good motivator, so this year’s Corporate Challenge is set to get employees moving! Clifford Gouldson Lawyers are going head to head with GTH Group for the title of fittest employees in town, amongst other competitors. Vision Exercise Physiology are running their second…
With any new endeavour or change (or even sometimes without one) it can be easy to slip into a pattern of automation where we distort our life balance to facilitate the needs and expectations of others. This can come in many forms but perhaps one of the most simple examples is emails. In a world…
Our Modified Physical Activity program is designed to focus on the development of fine motor and gross motor skills, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, core strength and balance. Delivered in a small group environment, this program provides a movement opportunity for those who find it difficult to participate in structured sport or activity with their peers. Here…
Injuries, unfortunately, are a part of life. While we do our best to limit an athlete’s injuries, sometimes there are things outside of your control that can cause an injury. So what do we do once an injury has occurred? A lot of athletes can get stuck in an all or nothing approach to training.…
Having a fall can have a number of unforeseen consequences outside of the possibilities of broken bones, bruises and abrasions. Falling is not something that we all think about, but it is something that can occur so it’s best to know what it is that you will need to do to get back up. What you should…
In our initial consultation with a new client we perform a movement analysis, and we often assess their ability to correctly activate transverse abdominis, lumbar multifidus and pelvic floor. While many are able to engage or activate these muscle correctly, there are certain compensatory strategies that we look out for. These strategies stem from dysfunction,…
A fantastic exercise to help activate and strengthen gluteal muscles is the crab walk and monster walk. When completing these exercises you want to try and make sure that the focus is on these gluteal muscles but unfortunately some exercises don’t work the way we always plan. The main reason for this, with older clients,…
All too often we are all too quick to make assumptions about someone else’s decisions or choices without taking a second to consider their reasons or point of view. The beauty about the world in which we live is that each and every individual has a unique way in which they see the world and…