How Sugar Can Shrink Your Brain
The health implications of Type 2 diabetes and obesity are well published and include an increased risk of heart disease, limb amputation, and even blindness. However, what isn’t as well documented is the
The Benefits of Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in our community, with the prevalence of diabetes increasing over 90% in the last 10 years in Boroondara alone. This is staggering when you consider that 60%
Exercise is Medicine
A recent documentary on Australia’s ABC Catalyst program highlighted the critical role of exercise in the treatment of many chronic medical conditions, and supported the notion that exercise is medicine. The
Understanding Fascia and Your Flexibility
Written by Daniel Hayes, personal trainer at Inspire Fitness. You may have heard of the term fascia, but few people are clear on what it is or how important it is to their ability to move and exercise. Fascia
Christmas Party 2012: Photos and Awards
Last week, Inspire Fitness hosted our annual Members’ Christmas Party, to celebrate YOU and your fantastic achievements from a successful year of training at Inspire. The highlight of the evening was
Diabetes Exercise Management Class Featured In National Magazine
Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing has been featured in the November 2012 issue of the national Living Now magazine, with our specially designed Diabetes Management and Prevention Program. In response to the
Health and Fitness Roundup: 29th October – 11th November, 2012
Blogs “A Grain of Truth: Should You Avoid Grains?”: In recent years, there have been many mixed messages touted in the media about the place of grains in a healthy and balanced diet. Here is a thorough
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