High intensity interval training (HIIT) has become increasingly popular in recent years, and with good reason. Scientific evidence has shown that it reduces both all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality. For...
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australian women, with approximately 18,000 cases diagnosed in 2018. The risk of developing breast cancer increases with age, with women over...
Exercise can help to both prevent and manage depression symptoms. But what kinds of exercise work best? And what specific considerations apply to those living with depression? Is one type of...
According to a recent survey, exercise is the number one priority for women of all ages wanting to improve their health. Despite this, less than half of all Australian women...
Ladies – Do you notice fluctuations in your strength each month when you are resistance training? Well, it could have a lot to do with your cycle. Research shows that...
Most people probably know that blood pressure is a vital, yet basic, metric of our general health. Odds are, you’ve had your blood pressure taken at least once in your...
What if we told you that there’s a health component that's more important for healthy ageing than the combined effects of smoking, obesity, and diabetes? Yet, the average GP is...
The role exercise plays in cancer care is becoming increasingly important. Exercise is known to be safe and helpful for cancer survivors during and after treatment, and oncologists and their...
Many people living with Osteoarthritis avoid exercise for fear that it'll worsen their symptoms. So, can you exercise safely with osteoarthritis? We asked Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Zac O'Rourke, to give...