5 reasons you should see an exercise physiologist
The verdict is in – exercise is medicine. It can help you to live longer, be healthier, feel happier and avoid illness. So, who is best qualified to prescribe it?...
29 July, 2019
Prevention not cure: Exercising to beat chronic disease
Chronic conditions are the biggest health epidemic of our generation. They are a multi-billion-dollar burden on our healthcare system, with over 7 in 10 deaths being attributed to just 8...
03 April, 2019
Exercise & Depression: How much, how often & what type works best?
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...
16 February, 2019
How Exercise Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
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...
08 February, 2019
Everyone’s an Expert – Here’s how to find a real one!
The health and fitness industry can be a bit of a minefield when it comes to finding good advice. There’s constantly new workout trends and fitness fads – many of...
21 January, 2019
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