The hip joint is located in the body where the trunk meets the legs. It is comprised of the bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles. This joint is involved in the majority of everyday movements and activities such as walking, sitting and standing and acts as a stabilising structure when weight bearing. The head of the…
DetailsAs I continue my training toward completing the 2019 Gold Coast Half Marathon, I found that I have had to have 5 consecutive rest days due to a chest infection. Whilst there was nothing that could be done but rest I still suffered from unjustifiable guilt for not continuing to run and prepare. With each…
DetailsAll exercise requires energy, whether it be lifting a heavy box off the ground, walking up stairs or running a race. The body relies on different types of energy sources when it comes to the type of exercise performed. Aerobic exercise is designed to challenge and improve cardiorespiratory fitness. This form of exercise is typically…
DetailsAs we age it is becoming increasingly important to lead healthy and active lifestyles. Participating in regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke, osteoporosis and some cancers. Particularly in older adults there are more specific reasons why we may benefit…
DetailsYou may have seen in some of our exercise of the week posts or from videos we have shared on social media or you may even be a client who has performed this exercise, that we place a band around the knees while performing exercises. We use this in such exercises as squats, deadlifts, landing…
DetailsOur Modified Physical Activity program is designed to focus on the development of fine motor and gross motor skills, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, core strength and balance. Delivered in a small group environment, this program provides a movement opportunity for those who find it difficult to participate in structured sport or activity with their peers. Here…
DetailsDear Modern Aged Sports Coaches, Firstly, thank you for giving up your time to coach the future/the rising/or the has been athletes that are in every city and town spread across Australia. The time you give to your sport, I believe, is invaluable as clubs of all codes look for coaches and volunteers to help…
DetailsA Guilt Free Holiday Period! Quite often you hear people worried about the overconsumption of food during the Christmas and New Year period, to then go on and make unrealistic and unattainable weight loss goals because they feel guilty about enjoying their food during this time. In order to gain weight, your energy…
DetailsEmpathy can be defined as “…the ability to understand and share the feelings of another” and is one of the cornerstones of generating rapport with clients/ patients. Most of us think we can empathize with someone when they talk about their constant pain, or lack of confidence in a specific joint or their worry about…
DetailsI am sure most of us can relate when I say sticking to an exercise routine over the holidays can be challenging. However, staying consistent with exercise is important for several reasons such as reducing your chronic disease risk, improve mental health, maintaining or improving muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness. So here are some ways…
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