There is still a stigma attached to anyone who has a metal heath concern, there needs to be a change in the perception of mental health considering that Anxiety and Depression are two of the most common mental health conditions in Australia. In any year in Australia there are over 1 million adults who will…
DetailsIn the world of science we are constantly seeing new advancements to enhance life. In the past week the FDA have approved a new pacemaker that not only requires no leads, but can also be implanted through the femoral artery. The new Micra Transcatheter Pacemaker is the smallest pacing device available and is implanted directly…
DetailsMany people will talk about the posterior chain in reference to the glutes, hamstrings and lower back. I look at it differently. I see it as pretty much any muscle that you can’t see in the mirror. Many of these muscles that we can’t see become and can cause overuse and chronic injuries or other…
DetailsFlexibility training is often overlooked in an exercise regime as participants search for the calorie expending routines of cardiovascular and resistance exercise. Unfortunately muscles that aren’t mobilised can become stiff and tight and can contribute to pain or difficulty performing simple tasks. The good news is that flexibility and mobility exercises are relatively simple to…
DetailsIt’s hard to believe that we are already in April, and now it is as important as ever that we create a solid exercise routine to help us stay compliant in to the cooler months. Our community-based exercise program ‘Heartmoves’ is thriving yet again, with 25-30 participants regularly participating in this low-moderate intensity exercise class…
DetailsHave you seriously thought of and discussed this with your loved ones? This is a topic that is close for my family, as one of my relations is a successful recipient of a transplant for more then 12 years. She has had a great life due to this donation. The below information shows that it…
DetailsMany of our clients come in and state that the reason why they haven’t been exercising as much as they should is because they don’t enjoy it. Going on a walk or hitting the gym isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, however exercise can be in the form of any activity requiring physical effort aimed at…
DetailsProtein is truly awesome; it forms the foundation of strong muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, can turbo charge our immune system, and accelerates recovery from hard training sessions. Protein is found in meat, dairy products, eggs, and many nuts and seeds. Just like sleep, nutrition is a huge part of the equation when it comes to…
DetailsThousands of Australians suffer with pain daily as a result of degenerative changes within their knees, hips and ankles with replacement surgery ( knees & hips) as the only surgical treatment option. Many sufferers find themselves requiring the surgery but having to wait several years until they are ‘old enough’ for the surgeon to give…
DetailsWith 7 weeks having passed since the start of 2016, I have already had my fair share of conversations and consults with those looking to enhance their health this year. One of the biggest challenges for those people who are not regular exercisers (or those that were and have been a bit inconsistent) is…
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