Balance Training for Falls Prevention
Losing some of our balance is part of the ageing process. This can become a problem for older adults, making them more susceptible to falls and injury. The good news?...
19 November, 2018
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Heart Health – how exercise can save your life!
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Australia, killing one Australian every 12 minutes. It affects 4.2 million Aussies and accounted for nearly 30% (43,477) of all...
14 November, 2018
Perinatal Depression – Exercise can help!
It's okay to not be okay…You’re not alone! Parenthood is a major change and sometimes, a major challenge in people’s lives. It's quite common and normal to experience symptoms of sadness...
08 November, 2018
Top tips for losing weight safely
In 2011-12, over 2.3 million Australians aged 15 years and over reported to be on a diet to help lose weight or for another health reason. A majority of these...
07 November, 2018
Movement for Men’s Health – Why exercise matters this Movember!
November brings with it the return of the “mo”. “Movember” sees the nation band together to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. The sad reality is that Aussie men...
01 November, 2018
Hypothyroidism – What is it & can being active help?
The term “underactive metabolism” is thrown around a lot, and is often blamed for difficulty losing weight. So, what does it actually mean? A slow or underactive metabolism is simply...
30 October, 2018
Exercising with Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a condition that often affects people recovering from cancer treatment. We asked Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Kitty Chao, about her tips for exercising with lymphedema. What is the lymphatic system? The...
30 October, 2018
Exercise for Menopause
As we progress through life, our body is challenged in different ways. Menopause is no different. So, how should you adapt your exercise for menopause? Australian women typically experience menopause between...
22 October, 2018
Teen Mental Health – Why movement matters!
Feeling down, stressed or anxious are all normal emotions for young people to experience. When these feelings persist for long periods of time or begin to interfere with work, study...
18 October, 2018