Are these winter months getting you down? Exercise helps control symptoms of depression and anxiety?
August 15, 2014

We all know it can be difficult to maintain a positive and motivated state of mind during these winter months. For those who suffer from a mental health condition or [...]

Feeling the downside of getting older? Let us help you freeze time.
June 18, 2014

The phrase “youth is wasted on the young” is never more poignant than when conditions arising from aging start to encroach on your physical capabilities. If your body is starting [...]

Exercise can be a powerful addition to your Cancer Treatment
June 8, 2014

An ever-growing body of research supports the use of exercise in the treatment of most forms of cancer. Not only has exercise been demonstrated to improve survival rates from some [...]

Why periodise your training program? . . . . . . . . . Because it makes your hard work count when it matters most!
May 28, 2014

Periodisation is the process of dividing and allocating your specific training program into cycled timeframes where each has a specific performance goal according to the foundations your performance. A meticulously [...]

The reality is our kids are obese . . . . . but we can do something about it!
May 22, 2014

Australia has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the world. We can hang the blame wherever we want, but at the end of the day, we need to [...]

Are you ‘fit to sit’?
February 6, 2014

Regular exercise is paramount to making a commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle. In the 21st century there is increasing numbers of sedentary occupations and this makes regular organized [...]

An Overview of Exercise for Arthritic Pain
January 30, 2014

Exercise is a vital component for people suffering from the various types of arthritis. A suitable exercise intervention will increases strength and flexibility, reduce joint pain, and help combat specific [...]

Does no pain equal no gain?
December 4, 2013

We have all heard the “no pain no gain” rhetoric but what does this exactly mean? First of all, pain is one of our body’s mechanisms of protection. If we [...]

Does Pilates have a role in reducing pain?
November 27, 2013

As an exercise physiologist I am often trying to facilitate body awareness in my clients and help them become conscious of their posture. Pilates is a powerful tool to implement [...]

“We take care of our teeth daily; It’s time to “brush and floss”the rest of our body to stay pain -free” – The Exercise Physiology Group
October 11, 2013

As human beings we take pride in our appearance, hygiene and wellbeing. We are consistently told in society that we “need” to do things. One example from dentists is that [...]