With 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.…
DetailsSometimes it is hard to stay on track to achieve our health and lifestyle goals when going away for the holidays. Sleep-ins and “vegging out” can be enticing and it can be all too easy to over indulge in these luxuries. While it is important to unwind, there are some simple options that can help…
DetailsWe get questions all the time about strength training for junior athletes. Is strength training safe? Will it harm my child? Will they get too big? Will it stunt their growth? The answers to those questions are yes and no. Yes, strength training is safe for youth to participate in, but only when the session…
DetailsThe ability to maintain balance during standing on both or single legs requires input from the visual, vestibular and nervous systems. The body’s balance is determined through a constant process of position detection, feedback, and adjustment using communication between the inner ear, eyes, muscles, joints and brain. This is broken down into three main sections…
DetailsAlthough osteoarthritis (OA) is not a part of normal aging, knee OA is the most common type of lower limb OA and can lead to significant reductions in mobility, function and quality of life. Due to pain and crepitus (cracking, grinding etc), many believe that exercise can lead to further damage of the joint surfaces.…
DetailsDo you constantly have reoccurring lower body injuries? Do you suffer from intermittent lower back soreness? Are you a little slower off the mark? If you answer yes to these questions then it’s time to see if your gluteals are activating and working efficiently. Due to our lifestyle the glutes are almost always asleep, we…
DetailsOne 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…
DetailsBalance 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…
DetailsWith 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…
DetailsWhat 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…
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