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Why we should move when pregnant!
Physical activity benefits for the new mum-to-be also means benefit for the baby! Let’s talk about safe exercise during pregnancy!
Sleep: Why catching some 'Zzzzz" is important
Sleep is important, and for most people the QUALITY and QUANTITY of sleep being achieved is inadequate…
Parasympathetic Breathing - An Easy Way to Destress
Had a tough day? Feeling stressed out? Maybe you’ve just finished a hard work out? Chances are you are operating in a state of sympathatic nervous activity...
The importance of exercise when you have diabetes
For people who have diabetes—or almost any other disease, for that matter—the benefits of exercise can't be overstated.
You're only one workout away from a good mood!
Feeling a bit stale? Losing your passion for exercise? We get it! So here are our top tips to keep you motivated!
Food & Mood
We all know that eating well is vital for promoting physical health, but there is growing evidence to suggest that better diet quality is also linked to improved mental health.
Salmon & Vegetable Tray-Bake
Try this easy Salmon & Vegetable Tray-Bake recipe for an omega-3, fibre and antioxidant packed mood booster.
Keeping our kids active
Keeping our kids active sets them up for a strong, healthy future… read our top tips to getting your young ones moving!
Exercise for Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of childhood-onset neurological disorders that occur from damage to the brain, either during foetal development, or during/ shortly after birth. Let’s see how exercise can help!
How can exercise support Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Did you know that research has shown that exercise is an effective therapeutic intervention with those with ASD, with the following benefits? Let’s look at how.
High Calcium Greens and Cheese Frittata Recipe
Looking for a quick and simple recipe to get your tastebuds tingling? This little meal is not only packed full of nutrients, it’s also absolutely delicious. A perfect spring dish to add to your list!
Where are you getting your calcium from?
From an early age we were taught that we needed to consume dairy to get the calcium required for strong bones and teeth. However, have you thought much about where you’re getting your calcium from?
Struggling with Motivation? Try our top tips to keep your active!
Feeling unmotivated? We’ve compiled our top tips to help keep you moving better and feeling better so you can live your happiest and healthiest life!
Why we need to break up sitting time!
The health risks of sedentary behaviour and your total sitting time throughout the day is becoming increasingly understood by health professionals. Research suggests that prolonged sitting may increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases and overall health outcomes.
Supporting Junior Athletes
Our role as Accredited Exercise Physiologists is to help people move better, feel better and perform better. Junior athletes present us with a unique opportunity to teach good movement patterns at a developmental age as they have the ability to learn new skills or movement patterns at a rapid rate.
Active in the Workplace: A Key to Success
We all know that regular exercise keeps you healthy, but regular exercise can also increase productivity in all aspects of your working life. Let’s take a closer look!
Exercise and Breast Cancer - What's the connection?
When undergoing treatment for breast cancer, exercise may be the last thing on your mind due to all the other things going on. Research shows that exercise can assist in improving the persons quality of life and function, reduce treatment side-effects and boost your mood.
Why Seniors Need to Strength Train!
We might be getting older in age, but we can stay young at heart!
As we age, we tend to experience undesirable reductions in bone density, slower metabolism and a loss of muscle mass, strength and aerobic capacity. Strength training has been found to prevent and slow the decline of many of these battles and leave you feeling better, moving better and performing better!
Creating a better relationship with food
January 1, 2021… For many, this will be the day that they plan to commit to some New Year’s Resolutions or ‘start fresh’ (after the year that 2020 was, this may be ringing true for even more people that usual). However, when it comes to food and nutrition, an all or nothing approach often does more harm than good.