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Benefits of having a 'strong' immune system
In order to understand how we can optimise our immune system its important to know what it really is. Think of it like the walls and roof...


Addressing your mental health through your physical health
It's no secret that our physical and mental health are intertwined. If one isn't operating at its optimal function then the other will...


The effects of prolonged sitting
Prolonged sedentary behaviors such as sitting have been shown to increase the risk of developing cardiovascular, metabolic and...


Inflammation - how changing your diet can help
This week's blog comes curtesy of Harvard Medical School. The article investigates the benefits of non-invasive and less risky modalities...


Balance - What you need to know
Balance is something we need each and every day. Whether we are conscious of it or overly aware, poor balance puts us at a greater risk...


How much water do we need to drink a day?
You've probably heard the old saying, 'adults should drink eight glasses of water per day' - a recommendation from 1945. In more recent...


Relationship between strength training and sleep quality
It pays to look after your sleep. Most adults need about 7 to 8 hours sleep every night. Some require more and some less. Are you getting...


Physical activity for prevention
Below is a position statement from the governing body for exercise physiologists/scientists across Australia (ESSA). The article...


Sacropenia
What is Sacropenia? Sacropenia is characterised as an age-associated loss of muscle mass and strength, resulting in functional...


Blood Pressure and Exercise
Did you know? Elevated blood pressure (BP) is one of the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. One third of...


Interaction between pain and movement
Believe it or not, physical activity is vital in the management of pain. Movement is the last thing we think of when we are injured or...


How much exercise should I be doing?
Whether you're an avid runner, gym junkie or couch potato its important to understand the correct dosage of physical activity to receive...


Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis - are they similar?
Despite the fact that osteoporosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis (a form of arthritis) are completely different conditions, they are...


Exercise Physiologist vs. Physiotherapist - whats the difference?
As Accredited Exercise Physiologists, we are commonly mistaken for physiotherapists, and are frequently asked how our profession differs...
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