How to Exercise for Type 1 Diabetes
What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes is a condition in which the immune system has been incorrectly activated to destroy the cells in the pancreas which are responsible for...
28 November, 2018
Why you need to talk to your GP about exercise
Exercise is the best, cheapest and most accessible medicine available. And yet, most GP’s aren’t prescribing exercise! Why aren’t doctors talking about exercise? It’s a good question, and to be honest...
23 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
Prehab – How to exercise before surgery
Joint replacements are a big deal in Australia with almost 115,000 Australians having their hip, knee or shoulder replaced in 2016. This number is only expected to grow as our...
15 October, 2018
How to use exercise to quit smoking
According to Heart Foundation 14% of Australians aged over 15 smoke daily. That’s more than 2.5 million people, with a further 200,000 smoking irregularly. Smoking is a leading risk factor for...
02 October, 2018
Exercising for Kids with Autism: What Parents Need to Know
The incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is on the rise. As the prevalence increases, so to does the interest in the health and well-being of those diagnosed. Research supports...
19 September, 2018
Movement Disorders: Can Exercise Improve My Dystonia?
What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a movement disorder. It causes abnormal twisting or positions in a parts of the body, along with spasms or tremors. There are different types of dystonia and...
19 September, 2018
Exercise and Gut health – Keep your belly balanced by moving more
Gut health has been a hot topic lately. So, what is "gut health", why does it matter and how can exercise help? What is “Gut Health” & why does it matter? We...
10 September, 2018
Arthritis & Exercise – What you need to know
Arthritis is a broad term describing a range of inflammatory conditions affecting bones, muscles and joints. Symptoms often include pain, stiffness, swelling and redness in affected joints. Around 3.9 million...
20 August, 2018