Tag: fitness

Strength Training: Fixed Machines Can Cause Harm!

The importance of strength training for your health is well-documented and we have written about the benefits in many of our blog articles. But did you know traditional strength training machines, frequently

Health and Fitness Roundup: 15th – 28th October, 2012

This Inspire Fitness Health and Fitness Roundup touches on mature age marathoners, the protective effect of muscular strength, and recovery strategies adopted by endurance athletes: Marathon Runners Stop Aging

Essendon FC shows Corrective Exercise is Critical

The record number of soft tissue injuries experienced by players at the Essendon FC during the recent 2012 AFL season highlights a number of important principles we must learn from when embarking on a strength

Health and Fitness Roundup: 1st – 14th October, 2012

This Inspire Fitness Health and Fitness Roundup explores the importance mindful eating, breathing for effective training and stress management, and sleeping posture: “Eating Consciously”: Eating well can

The Watson Headache Approach

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting the acclaimed health practitioner Dean Watson, who has developed and pioneered the internationally-recognised Watson Headache Approach. His approach to treating migraines

Strength Training For Older Adults

Strength training is a safe and effective way for improving the overall health and wellbeing for women and men of all ages, including older adults and individuals with major health complaints.  In fact, people

Weekly Health and Fitness Roundup: 24th – 30th September, 2012

Our weekly roundup series is moving to a fortnightly format from October onwards, so we can concentrate on maximising the original content we provide to you on a regular basis!  But for now, enjoy this week’s

Weekly Health and Fitness Roundup: 17th – 23rd September, 2012

This week’s Inspire Fitness Weekly Roundup looks at the benefits of exercise for heart health and people with diabetes, practical tips to improve the nutritional value of your food intake, and strategies to