The Importance of Sport for Kids
Sport offers a wide range of physical, emotional and social benefits for kids, as well as creates healthy habits that will last into adulthood. Whilst some children may meet the...
11 August, 2020
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Exercise for Kids with Asthma
Asthma is a long-term lung condition that can be controlled but cannot be cured. Around 2.7 million Australians (11% of the total population, or 1 in 9 Australians) have asthma....
11 August, 2020
Improving Mental Health in Kids with Exercise
Children and adolescents with good mental health allows them to think clearly, develop emotionally, learn healthy social skills and develop the resilience to cope with problems that may arise. Mentally...
11 August, 2020
Why Exercise is Important for Kids
Why is exercise important for kids? First of all, let’s look at the difference between exercise and physical activity. Physical activity is movement that is carried out by the muscles that...
11 August, 2020
Tired of being tired from poor sleep? Exercise can help!
We’ve all felt sluggish, lethargic and tired after a bad night’s sleep and we’ve all experienced the benefits of good sleep. Good sleep can improve your pain, your metabolism, your...
05 August, 2020
The Role of Exercise for Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy is a very exciting time and women want to do all they can to ensure they give birth to a healthy baby. Due to the many changes that happen...
22 July, 2020
How and when to exercise for diabetes
One Australian is diagnosed with diabetes every five minutes. That’s a staggering statistic that has a huge impact on our community and the healthcare system. We all know it’s important...
14 July, 2020
Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease
An estimated 100,000 Australian’s are living with Parkinson’s Disease and suffer from rigidity, restricted walking ability and limitations with other motor functions. While exercise is widely recognised for managing a variety...
02 July, 2020
Exercise is medicine for men’s mental health
It’s Men’s Health Week, and we’re once again highlighting the importance of exercise and physical activity for men’s mental health. Mental health of Aussie blokes Currently in Australia, one in eight men...
16 June, 2020