There are almost 200,000 allied health professionals in Australia, delivering an estimated 200 million health services annually. This International Allied Health Professionals Day, we thought we’d celebrate these hard-working Aussies by highlighting the...
Workplace mental health is increasingly in the spotlight, and rightly so. Today is World Mental Health Day, and we’re encouraging Aussie employers to consider the value of exercise and physical...
Should kids lift weights? Given that it can improve health, boost function, and stave off injury, YES. But it needs to be done properly, of course. I first started lifting weights...
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. Although there is no known cause or cure, exercise can the helpful for managing the pain and...
Living with persistent pain can be extremely frustrating and drastically affect quality of life. Our understanding of pain is evolving, and so too is the way we approach treating pain....
Running a marathon is a huge accomplishment in itself, and taking the step up to ultra-running is a decision not to be taken lightly. We asked an exercise scientist for...
There’s no shortage of myths out there when it comes to exercise. Many have been busted, but there’s one that simply refuses to die; “squats are bad for your knees”. But...
“When can I start running after having a baby?”. It’s a question asked by many postnatal women, and the answer isn’t always a simple one. If you’re keen to get...
It’s finally spring! Those cold, dark morning are finally behind us, making it a bit easier to get out of bed and workout. If you’ve been guilty of exercising less...