On Thursday August 11th 2016 at 6.30pm, we will be running a live video auction on our Facebook page Up for grabs will be three DEXA scans and full consultations with an Exercise Physiologist, that will help you understand the report and answer any questions you may have about how to make safe and significant changes…
DetailsIn the past couple of months I have been reading a couple of interesting research articles and positions from different health professionals on ITB foam rolling. Due to this I started to discontinue rolling the ITB with my athletes. I have been getting some great results from changing to a different approach, trigger point release…
DetailsA couple of weeks ago we discussed how stress management plans are highly effective in the reduction of the emotional and psychological influences that stress has on us. Similarly, we must also consider physical stress and how the often understated term ‘Recovery’ is hugely important in our overall health. Much of the current ‘in vogue’…
DetailsIt is generally accepted that exercise slows the aging process of the body, but a recent study by the American Academy of Neurology showed that exercise in older people is associated with a slower rate of decline in thinking skills that occurs with aging. People who report light to no exercise experienced a decline…
DetailsStress can affect everyone at different levels. Stress present in small amounts such as that experienced when meeting a deadline or a challenge can be motivating. However if stress levels are continuing for extended periods of time that can start to play a detrimental effect on an individual’s health. Stress can affect everyone differently, below…
DetailsAs it gets colder we start to hibernate, letting out fitness routines fade, instead replacing it with time in front of the fire. Although this is the easier and sometimes more inviting option, it is important to continue exercises throughout the colder months. You may just have to approach your exercise differently or find a…
DetailsThe Grammar School has continued its Football success by winning back to back premierships. The boys from top of the hill have a daunting task every year taking on the schools of Brisbane and the surrounding area and to take it out again is such an amazing effort by the team and the Football program…
DetailsAs part of Bowel Cancer Awareness month, Vision has donated it’s time in providing informative presentations to two forums over the past week. It is widely known the significant benefit that exercise can provide individuals with a range of different health conditions and Bowel Cancer is no different. Not only do sufferers struggle with the…
DetailsI’m often asked if older people can benefit from physical activity. Can there be fitness improvements in an 80 or 90 year old person who begins structured physical activity? The answer is simply ‘yes’. It’s true that as we get older the body’s systems may not work as well as they once had, however the…
DetailsBrain tumours can happen to anyone as I have recently found out with a member of my family being diagnosed. The signs and symptoms of brain tumours varies depending on the size, type and location. Some of the most common systems include headaches, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, memory problems, mood/…
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