Hey kids it’s Mothers Day soon and you know what that means? Right? Breakfast in bed, a day of rest, reading, being waited on hand and foot followed by a delectable late lunch or earlier dinner surrounded by adoring family. Although it sounds indulgent it’s the least you could all do in recognition of the…
Want to get fit but not quite sure where to start? Research shows that HIIT (or High Intensity Interval Training) is the best way to get fit in the shortest amount of time– no more hours spent on the treadmill or stationary bike (woohoo)! The principle of HIIT involves using a combination of high intensity work intervals…
Brad Shaylor, a Penrith local, is Australia’s current under 15’s BMX Racing National Champion. He is an incredibly committed athlete, who trains daily both before and after school. He has recently qualified to represent Australia in the 2016 BMX World Championships in Columbia.
We meet really interesting people all the time. Many of our clients are busy doing amazing things, and we are privildged to support them in their pursuits. Rebecca Andrews is one of those amazing people. She has generously agreed to share some of her story with us. Rebecca suggested the title for this article, “Have…
BOOTS Adidas, Nike, Puma, Mizuno, Umbro, Warrior, Lotto, Under Armour, Joma, Asics and Hummel just to name few. Whether you are professional, amateur or somewhere in between there comes a point in time where you must choose a new boot. We have all heard the saying ‘Boots won’t make you a better player’. This is…
It’s Coeliac Awareness Week!! Condolences to you gluten challenged peeps! Since gluten (along with sugar) seems to be a trendy thing to quit right now (without a medical reason) I thought it was worth having a look a bit more deeply at gluten and Coeliac Disease. Coeliac disease is not the same as wheat allergy. …
First Up – What Is Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease occurs when the immune system does not react normally to gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats) which causes malfunction of the bowel and intestines. As a result, less nutrients are absorbed into the body and symptoms develop relating to the digestive system.…
It’s happened to all of us at some time or another. Some of us started out there (yes that would be me). You have your gear, the kids are sorted, you had the very best of intentions, but the motivation is just not there. Regardless of whether you consider this inability to get to the exercise…
Not to be slowed down for a second, the very talented Emma has come to see us at The Healthy Body Company to assist with her ongoing shoulder pain. Since the age of 8, Emma has been a keen dancer, aerialist and acrobat which has seen her become a part of the leading dance and…
As a Physiotherapist, I wish I had a dollar for every time I am asked which shoes are best by one of my clients. The questioning is becoming more frequent and intense as we head into winter sports season (can you believe that clubs are running trials in February?). I found that my answer was…