Exercise Physiology and Down Syndrome
Written by: Nick Agius (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic, incurable disease that affects approximately 13,000 Australians. About 1 in every 1100 babies born
The Missing Links to Successful Weight Loss
Written By: Alex Allegro (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) It is well documented in the scientific literature that exercise and diet are the two primary drivers of weight loss for most of the world’s population.
The Exercise Drug: Irisin
Written by: Matthew McQueen (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) What is Irisin? Irisin is a myokine (hormone), cleaved from the membrane protein FND5C via muscle contraction, first discovered in 2012. This hormone
Functional Movement Patterns in Strength Training
Written by: Holly Eckert (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Have you heard your Exercise Physiologist talk about functional movement and patterns in regards to strength training? Wondering what that is all about?
High Blood Pressure: How Exercise Can Help!
Written by Alex Allegro (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Hypertension (HTN) – what is it? The common name, “high blood pressure” refers to a disease characterized by a sustained systemic elevation of
Physical Conditioning for Junior Athletes
Written by: Matthew McQueen (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) The journey from being a junior athlete through to the elite levels of competition takes many hours of dedication and practice. Malcolm Gladwell
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Exercise Physiology
Written by: Holly Eckert (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Disability in Australia Disability is part of human diversity. There are around 4.4 million Australians who have a disability. That’s about
Exercise for Osteoarthritis
Written by: Alex Allegro (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Arthritis is a generalized term, pertaining to a range of conditions that impact upon the joints of your body. Common symptoms often include feelings