If you have low bone density you’re about to learn the 5 best exercises for osteopenia which could be the difference between you developing osteoporosis or building back your bone strength. Big call, but that’s just how vital incorporating these exercises into your routines is when you have osteopenia. Why is this important? Without adequate …
In the next 4 minutes, I’m going to show you the best types of exercises for osteoporosis that you can do. And if you’re reading this, you know how vital exercise for osteoporosis is for you. Getting the right amount and the right types of exercise done for your bones can be the difference between …
Can I let you in on a secret about resistance training? Well, actually 20 secrets about resistance training? These 20 reasons why resistance training with an EP (Exercise Physiologist) are just what your body needs really shouldn’t be a secret, but for some reason we don’t hear enough about them! I don’t know who out …
Lockdown is over and we’re all breaching our winter cocoons. The days are getting longer, warmer and the urge to get out and about is strong. This summer, it’s your summer. You’re ready to get back to the beach, catch a wave down the coast or paddle about in the bay. Ready to enjoy long …
Looking to get some more energy and swerve in your step as you get a few more birthdays under your belt? Here’s my 5 best seniors exercises at home here to get you started. As an exercise physiologist I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the fittest, bravest and most interesting athletes who …
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Diabetes Type 2 Symptoms and Early Warning Signs Diabetes type 2 symptoms and warning signs are vital to know. Not just for those of us who have a diagnosis of diabetes. People at risk of type 2 diabetes (that’s pretty much every male in Australia over 50!) should know the symptoms to get onto early …
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In this article about how to prevent diabetes we’re going to talk about the 3 big ones. These are topics that come up every day when we’re discussing the ins and out in our diabetes program called Sugar Burners 🔥. Diet Weight Loss Exercise So you’ve been told you’re on the verge of Type 2 …
This one is super important. Over the last ten years the number of people taking high blood pressure medications increased by 50%. We also know that despite pharmacologic 💊 (drug) advances only one third of adults with high blood pressure achieve adequate BP (blood pressure) control. On the testing side there’s issues too. Access to …
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Heart disease, otherwise termed cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of Australia’s biggest health problems. What causes heart disease is a question us EPs get daily as coronary heart disease is one of the primary reasons people come to see me in Pascoe Vale. Not sure about the difference between an exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist? …
What makes you happy? For us, it’s when we hear your success stories. Like the time Ava told us about how she’s just started jogging again after initially being unable to walk comfortably up the Gaffney Street hill. Or when Sherry shook off a couple of inches around her waist and was then told by …
Falls Prevention Is Important To Us All Falling or even the fear of falling can be scary. Confidence can begin to decrease and slowly activities like cooking, cleaning, moving about the house and walking outside can be daunting tasks. One common misconception is that ‘it is just a part of ageing’. Let me contest that …