Is Sitting the New Smoking?
Written by; Beth Tobin (Bach. Ex Sci- Current) In short, the answer is NO, but also YES….. Research indicates that the risk of all-cause mortality from sedentary behaviour is around 1.22 (hazard ratio),
The Role of Exercise in Reducing Hypertension
Written by; Sebastian Mann (Bach. Ex. Sci) Hypertension is caused when there is an increase in pressure within our blood vessels which is often caused by factors such as decreased cardiovascular conditioning
Matters of the Heart: How Important is Cardiorespiratory Fitness?
Written by: Rachel Tan (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Why Aerobic Fitness is an Important Predictor of Health. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Facts: CVD is the single leading cause of death in Australia! One
The Science of Rest Periods for Strength Training
Written by; Beth Tobin (Bach Ex.Sci – Current) Including rest periods between your weight training sets is one of the training variables you must change to trigger a varied physiological change within your
Scientific Benefits of Strength Training Exposed
Over the past 20 years, the many benefits of strength training for health, function and in the treatment (and prevention) of chronic diseases has been widely researched within the scientific community. Unfortunately,
Exercise for Breast Cancer
Written by Isabella Peters (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics Did You Know? 1 in 8 women in Australia will develop Breast Cancer There is a 90% survival rate however there is
Injury Rehabilitation: The Benefits of Training Your Uninjured Side (Cross-Education)
Unfortunately, things can happen in life or sport that result in an injury. Injuries are a frustrating time for obvious reasons, but if you think that an injury means you must stop training, think again! If for
How to Lose Weight
Excessive body fat is a key reason people see an Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer or attend a gym. Weight loss is not only important for how you look and how you feel; but is also crucial for reducing