Exercise and Fitness

The effects of training to failure on strength development

It’s common in many gyms across the world to see people pumping out as many repetitions as possible with whatever weight they pick until they physically cannot do any more. I mean, it makes sense, right? The

How does a sedentary lifestyle impact the benefit of exercise?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by the muscular system that requires the expenditure of energy.  It has been well document within scientific literature

How To FLOURISH During This Holiday Season

The lead up to the holiday season comes with numerous social opportunities, each with varying food and alcohol temptations that are at odds with your normal healthy eating. So how can you find a way not to just

Port Adelaide FC Turns to Accredited Sports Scientists to Ensure Player Safety

The importance of exercising under the guidance of an accredited sport and exercise scientist has been highlighted by the Port Adelaide Football Club, who recently announced that they are the first AFL club to

The Listening Foot: Foundations For Movement

Your feet are the essential stabilising system for your body.  Similar to the foundations of a building, your feet provide the sensory foundations for most of your daily movements.  When your feet are rigid

Four simple ways to stay active during winter

Brrrrr!  It’s been a cold start to winter in Melbourne!  And when the temperature drops, it can be easy to let your good training habits drop off too.  So what can you do stay active during the cold winter

Hip Flexor Tightness: What Is It and What Can We Do About It?

What is “tightness”? When clients tell us that they feel “tightness” in a certain part of their body, it tells us that they are experiencing restricted movement.  But what is the cause?  Restricted