Let’s cut to the chase. Exercise is good for you, and everyone else as well. If you happen to be suffering from pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, there is a whole lot of research demonstrating some very specific benefits from exercise. Rates of Diabetes are increasing in Australia As people become more sedentary and the…
Did you know it’s Sleep Awareness Week? Why you may ask? Did you know that sleep is vital for mental health, physical health, quality of life and safety? It also supports growth and development in children and teens. Are you getting enough? Probably not! Not enough sleep – what then? Sleep debt or sleep deficit…
peddlinhWith the Tour de France in full swing, it’s hard to not be inspired to dust off the bike. Not only is cycling healthy for you, it’s a ‘Green’ form of transport. The Benefits of Cycling Unlike many other forms of exercise, cycling is easy. It does not require a great level of skill or…
Winter is here and as the weather gets cooler we often find it difficult to keep our motivation with our regular exercise regime. Whether it be out door running, sports or getting yourself to the gym, cold weather can really keep you inside. Why not incorporate an indoors stretching routine? During our colder seasons our…
Choosing fitness wear – or active wear as it has come to be known in some circles – can sometimes be difficult as you tend to want to look stylish but be practical at the same time. Tom Hamilton has put his mind to this perennial problem and has come up with these great tips.…
June 1st marks the start of winter and for many of us the start of snow season! Here are a few tips and tricks to reduce the risk of injury when getting back on the slopes. Check your Range of Movement Have a look at your hamstrings length (do a straight leg stretch lying on…
As it gets colder and we lose more light it is easier and easier to avoid working out. Here are my top tips to keep you motivated through winter. Have a goal Working out becomes easier when you can set your mind on something you want to achieve. The goal can be anything. Here some…
Have you ever wanted to take up a strength program but find it intimidating don’t know where to start? Do you have a gym membership that is going to waste because you don’t know what to do? It can be intimidating with all of the information and complex workouts available, but starting with a basic…
The centre point of your workspace is often your desk. People spend up to 8 (sometimes more!) hours a day sitting at their desk. Back, neck, shoulder and arm pain along with headaches and eye strain are common workstation related injuries. Prolonged sitting causes physical fatigue as you hold parts of your body steady for…
You know that: prolonged sitting can cause or exacerbate back pain static postures increase the stress on the back, shoulders, arms, legs, and in particular, can add large amounts of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. The image below illustrates that sitting already places larger pressures through the discs in our back when…