Here is a link to a great video by Dr Grant Cooper who is a physician that specialises in the non-operative treatment of spine, joint and muscle pain. He explains the importance of training your back and associated core muscles to help reduce the amount of stress that goes through the spine. When these muscle…
DetailsInevitably when I speak to new exercisers about the make up of their exercise week their visions of grandeur momentarily dissolve into a state of confusion and uncertainty. How will I find the time? But I’ve already got so much on my plate. Once the initial shock of that question disappears we begin to…
DetailsSeptember marks the beginning of Spring, and with the change in weather comes an increased motivation to get our healthy lifestyle back on track after a few months of pseudo-hibernation (i.e. a decrease in activity and an increase in calorie intake). Typically around this time of year we see an influx of Bootcamps and…
DetailsBalance is a skill that is often taken for granted and we tend not to focus on it until it becomes diminished or impaired. Although, this is one component that we should all incorporate into our exercise programs. Balance exercises are great for increasing stability and proprioception, essential elements in aiding the recovery from injury or managing a chronic condition. Most importantly, balance…
DetailsThere are three questions that you should ask yourself when exercising that often get over looked or just written off as a part of life. It is becoming a lot more common for us to ignore the signs from our body, and not discuss bodily functions that need to be addressed. The 3 important questions…
DetailsOne of the more common ‘justifications’ for people not exercising sufficiently during winter is that the cold and daylight hours in Toowoomba make it difficult to form a strong habit. Whilst the weather and associated colds and flus do impact the level of consistency that exercisers can achieve during the colder months, the mild…
DetailsIf you have ever participated in a resistance exercise program or regime, you have probably heard about the “rest day”. But what is its significance? ACSM guidelines for apparently healthy adults recommend that we should be participating in resistance exercises 2-3 times a week, with at least 48hrs between each session. Resistance training is appropriate when…
DetailsWith age, there is an increased chance of several things disrupting your general health and wellbeing. However, one of the most common occurrences for those over the age of 65 is having a fall. A fall is defined as unexpected events in which the participant comes to rest on the ground, floor or lower level.…
DetailsThis week marks National Diabetes Week (9-15 July). National Diabetes Week is about helping promote public awareness for all types of diabetes. There are three types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes makes up the majority of all cases and is the one that we are able to influence…
DetailsThis event is open to everyone! Athletes, coaches, parents and friends. Are you an athlete that wants to run faster, swim a PB and beyond, take more wickets, score more goals or continually land a triple double…then it is time to consider doing what so few do, and that is: work on your mindset…so…
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