A practical perspective on exercise for weight loss
More than 2 in 3 Australian adults are overweight or obese. There’s a lot of information out there about how to lose weight and it’s easy to lose track of...
09 December, 2019
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Everything you need to know about foam rolling
If you’ve visited a gym recently, you’ve probably seen someone rolling around on a large piece of foam. Foam rollers are often cylindrical-shaped and sometimes have bumps and unusual shapes...
05 December, 2019
Over 65? Discounted classes can help you to get active
Have you heard the news? We’re offering discounted classes to over 65s. Why? Because older Australians aren’t moving enough! Research shows that only 17.2% of those aged over 65 meet...
02 December, 2019
Walk this way – An exercise physiologists guide to walking!
You can tell a lot by how someone struts their stuff. You can tell their mood by the skip in their step and if you are really being observant, you...
28 November, 2019
Gynaecological cancers & exercise: What you need to know
Gynaecological cancers, or cancers of the female reproductive system, include cancers of the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovary, placenta, uterus (endometrium), vagina and vulva. Gynaecological cancer will make up approximately 9.7%...
25 November, 2019
8 Reasons your doctor should refer you to an exercise physiologist
The science is clear – exercise is medicine. But many doctors aren’t even asking their patients about their activity levels, much less prescribing exercise. If you want to start moving...
21 November, 2019
Referrals to exercise physiologists should be a priority for Australian GPs
The evidence is clear – exercise is medicine for the prevention and management of chronic conditions. Research has shown that a person’s physical activity level is one of the best...
18 November, 2019
7 facts you should know about diabetes
Today is World Diabetes Day, so let’s talk about diabetes! It’s estimated that around 1.7 million Australians are living with this diabetes. Worryingly, one in two people don’t know that...
14 November, 2019
The importance of exercise for lung cancer treatment
Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Australia, and the number of new cases continues to rise. As treatments for lung cancer improve, more and more men and...
11 November, 2019