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…
The big isolation of 2020 looks to be drawing to a close. Restrictions are starting to be eased and people are starting to look forward to getting out of their homes and getting life back to ‘normal’ again. For some, the light at the end of the tunnel has been all the motivation they need…
Most people have a good understanding of what balance is and know what it means to have good or even poor balance. However, what you may not be aware of is proprioception and why it is important. Proprioception may sound like a fancy word only used by sports people. However, it is essential that everyone…