One of the most refreshing things about being a practising Exercise Physiologist is the variety that comes with the specific needs of each individual each and every day. Not only are medical histories different, motivation, fatigue, barriers and exercise history all vary greatly. This can also pose challenges through which providing a solution becomes a…
Balance can be defined as an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. Being able to maintain one’s balance is key to decreasing falls and fall related injuries. But how do we keep an even distribution of weight to remain upright? We need to be aware of our base…
With our Metabolic Overhaul program set to launch mid-July, I thought now would be a great time to explain exactly what the program is all about! WHY DID WE DEVELOP SUCH A PROGRAM? The Metabolic Overhaul progam was developed using the most up-to-date clinical evidence in exercise physiology, body composition analysis and dietetic intervention to…
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…