The seasons are coming to an end for winter sports and preparation for next year is probably something that is on the mind of very few. Here are our thoughts on how you might need to manage your off season. You probably feel like you need some time off… Guess what…. you probably do! So take…
DetailsBuilding a Performance Culture We hear the media and professional coaches talk all the time about performance culture, but what is culture and how can we improve it? A performance culture is a team environment that ensures athlete adherence to the program, and complete buy-in where the athlete believes that what they are doing will…
DetailsI recently presented to a group of older adults most of whom had been through or were currently going through cancer treatment, as well as other health issues. We were discussing the benefits of exercise on cancer and mental health and the associated recommendations. One of the main concerns expressed was how daunting exercise seemed…
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/…
DetailsThere are many research papers out there that advocate the use of some games that have been seen to stave off dementia, strengthen critical thinking skills and to promote general brain health. The number and different options out there for Brain games or brain training has increased. There are now online games, Wii games and…
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…
DetailsHow many times have you sustained an injury, but get frustrated because your recovery has taken longer than expected? How many times have you been to the physio, then a couple of weeks later complained that it doesn’t actually work? But how many times did you take the time to do your exercises correctly? Or…
DetailsThis article is for those of you out there like me who are not as interested in lifting weights. The type of training that appeals to me is body weight training. This type of training uses no equipment, the exercises are relatively easy to learn, they can be modified to suit most levels of ability,…
DetailsWith the transition from Winter to Spring on the first of the month we have also entered Blue September which aims to raise awareness for Men’s Cancers. With 22,000 Australian men losing their life to cancer each year, it is of the utmost importance that we understand key factors in helping to reduce Cancer risk.…
DetailsHigh blood pressure has been directly associated with poor cardiovascular health for decades, but new studies have shown that the Renin-Angiotenstion System (RAS) that is associated with blood pressure regulation also affects metabolism and energy balance. As found by Grobe and colleagues (2016), when the RAS is elevated in the brain, it increases energy expenditure…
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