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
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Does Obesity Contribute to Muscle Loss? (Metabolic Double Jeopardy)
One certainty in life is that everyday you will grow older. The rate of this change however occurs for each person at different rates and in different ways. This is largely determined by the lifestyle choices
The Advantages of Free Weights for Strength Training
Strength training is a vital component to improve your health, accelerate fat loss and reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Strength training is also important for improving function for your activities
Why lifting weights could extend your life
Strength training can be the most valuable thing you can be doing for your health. Not only is it valuable for improving your mechanical function so you can function optimally in your daily life; but strength
Women And Weight Training Myths
“I don’t want to lift weights because it will make me look big and bulky” The above statement is a misconception shared by both male and female gym goers, although it tends to be more common among females.
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
Longevity: The Science of Ageing
Written by; Nathaniel Christoforou (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) The latest Inspire Fitness education webinar was delivered recently on the topic of ‘Longevity: The Science of ageing’. This presentation
Benefits of Exercise for Mental Wellbeing
Written by: Nick Agius (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) There are many reasons why people will first decide to join a gym. Some people set the goal to increase strength, improve cardiovascular fitness,