by Abbey | Jan 8, 2020 | Blog
By Amy Ross Returning to your exercise regime or embarking on a fitness New Year’s resolution? 80% of New Year fitness resolutions are abandoned within six weeks of the New Year. With the New Year comes ambitious new statements of change and improvement....
by Jessica Blight | Dec 1, 2019 | Blog
Article by Amy Ross Exercise and the Brain – mental wellness, performance and cognition To all the studious young minds out there… this one’s for you! It’s now fairly well accepted that the positive effects of exercise for your physical health are undeniable....
by Abbey | Nov 1, 2019 | Blog
Article by Issy Rondoni Sleep… we all know we need it, but a very small percentage of us actually get the recommended amount. Having a good sleep pattern is just as important as eating, drinking and breathing. Sleep is the foundation of good health and well-being no...
by Abbey | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog
Article by Issy Rondoni What is it, and Who’s at Risk? Being hypermobile is when your joints move in excess of their normal range of movement. By repeatedly pushing past “normal” range, the joint gets micro traumas which can lead to a more serious injury, like joint...
by Jessica Blight | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog
Article by Amy Ross Recognising Goal Importance
The concept of New Year’s resolutions are sometimes accepted as trivial, and more often than not, those goals spontaneously set on the 1st of January are forgotten by the end of the month (if not by the 2nd of...
by Jessica Blight | Jul 19, 2019 | Blog
Article by Josh Cowan (Clinical Masters in Exercise Physiology Prac student) A common question we all ask ourselves is “Why should I exercise?”. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the average teenager needs to perform 60 minutes, or two bouts of 30...
by Jessica Blight | Jun 1, 2019 | Blog
Article by Jessica Darmago, AEP Regular exercise is important for all ages, however there are many people who are not completing the recommended 30 mins of daily activity, and it is even more important for people aged 50+. There are many misconceptions about exercise,...
by Jessica Blight | May 1, 2019 | Blog
Article by Jessica Darmago Why is balance important? We all know how important it is to have a balanced lifestyle and a balanced diet. Maintaining physical balance however, is often underestimated and overlooked, and is especially important in the older generation....
by Jessica Blight | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Article by Jessica Darmago, AEP What is OA and how does it affect you? Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and most commonly effects the joints in the hand and wrist1. It is joint disease where there is progressive loss of cartilage, causing...
by Jessica Blight | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
Article by Jessica Darmago, AEP How often do you find yourself ‘too busy and tired’ to exercise? A lack of time and energy are the main reasons people fail to adhere to an exercise program. But you may want to rethink your excuses! Research has shown that exercise can...
