Exercise Physiologist working with older adults
It’s super-important for women to incorporate weight training into their exercise regime . . . . or starting an exercise routine with weight training.

The health benefits associated with resistance training has lead to the National Physical Activity Guidelines now suggesting muscle strengthening activities on at least two days each week. Previously, recommendations were [...]

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Anti-rotation exercises for back pain: masterstroke or misplaced theory?
June 22, 2016

At the EP Group, I have to say we probably have a foot in both camps regarding the benefits of anti-rotational exercises for treating back pain. We tend to look [...]

The modern approach to a stronger core
April 7, 2016

There are four pillars to remember when training the abdominal wall 1. Respiration – As much as possible normal respiration should be maintained during all activities. Exhaling during exertion is [...]

Is your workplace ‘moving’ with the times?
May 7, 2015

The results of a recently released study by the Heart Foundation has revealed more than half of Australia’s workers do not do enough exercise to be healthy. A quarter said [...]

Making the most of your fitbit, vivofit, polar loop and iphone 6 activity trackers
March 9, 2015

With the arrival of the Fitbit, jawbone, vivofit, polar loop and iPhone 6, it has become increasingly popular to track ones steps throughout the day as a means of monitoring [...]

Hill running and Achilles and Calf injury
February 22, 2015

Coming into the time of year where the runners among us are starting to get serious about training for the race season, recently published research out of Brigham Young University [...]

Incidental Exercise: A key component of accelerated fat loss
February 16, 2015

Incidental Exercise is a combination of habitual movements you perform from day to day and a series of more structured regular exercise that can be incorporated into everyday life. As [...]

Is your exercise as effective as it could be for weight loss?
November 20, 2014

Have you been exercising and exercising, trying to lose weight but still not seeing any results? It could be that you are not exercising effectively.  There are misconceptions when it [...]

If you needed further justification to start exercising, here it is: Exercise makes you smarter!
September 30, 2014

There is a steadily growing body of research that indicates regular exercise is directly linked to improved brain health and function. Several studies are making a strong case that brain [...]

My joints crack and pop when I move, should I get them checked out?
September 1, 2014

If your knee sounds like it is made of rice bubbles every time you bend it or if your shoulder clicks or when you lift your arm, in most cases [...]