The toughest part of behavioural change (aside from the first step) is maintaining the positive change over the required course of time to see the benefits of your change. The tough period between working on your health goals and not gaining instant health gratification, be it fat loss or muscle gain (usually the first couple…
DetailsAt Vision Exercise Physiology we offer a variety of group classes, that provide opportunities to move for a wide range of demographics. Our group programs are a great alternative to individualised one on one sessions, as they are not only fully supervised by one of our professional Exercise Physiologists, but at the same time are designed…
DetailsYou may have heard someone say ‘brace your core’ before lifting. This common bracing cue is used to protect your body from harm while resistance training. However this cue can be improved by knowing how bracing works to protect your spine. Before we get into that we first need to address what the ‘core’ actually…
DetailsAs we age there can be a decrease in confidence when it comes to participating in exercises, especially if there is a history of falls. There are ways to continue to participate in exercise to maintain strength and function and decrease your risk of falls. A falls prevention program can help with this. An effective…
DetailsThere is a lot of focus on underactive pelvic floor muscles due to the impact that it has on activities of daily living and the social implications for both men and women. However having an overactive pelvic floor can be associated with similar issues. An overactive pelvic floor can cause chronic pelvic pain, low back…
DetailsOsteoporosis is a chronic condition that effects the mineral density of our bones, which can also be referred to as brittle bones. This condition is more prevalent in older adults, especially women. Bone goes through a cycle of re-absorption and remodelling. When we are younger, bone remodelling is more prominent than re-absorption resulting in increased strength and density of the bones in the body. However,…
DetailsI recently came across a hugely inspiring piece of prose, authored by Christian Larson and was very interested in the timing of my discovery given the week I was having at the time (To read the full piece click here). The piece titled “Promise Yourself,” is 24 lines of pure, self-reflective gold on how to…
DetailsSometimes, especially around this time of year, it is hard to get back into an exercise routine. Motivation is one of the main factors that contribute to exercise adherence and increased physical activity. Here are just some strategies anyone can easily implement: SMART Goals Goal setting is designed to motivate individuals to achieve something of personal interest.…
DetailsIt is that time of year again when tennis fans around the world are looking forward to seeing who will be crowned the Australian Open Champion for 2018. Unfortunately a number of the best players in the world have been forced to retire from the Australian Open or have missed the competition entirely due to…
DetailsWhen getting back into your regular routines after some time away, holiday or just making that change for you own health reasons it is not always ease to start out in a set exercise program. So we may need to start out smaller with what we are aiming to do on a weekly basis. What…
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