With the shoulder being the most moveable and unstable joint in the body, shoulder training has several benefits beyond the aesthetic. The muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the shoulder are what keep it stable, making them important tissues to strengthen to keep the shoulder strong, flexibl...
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You are probably reading this because you’re considering taking up studying during your maternity leave. You’re not alone, many women choose to study during this time away from ‘work’, including one of our Ambassadors, Lisa Licciardi. We are not trying to say it is easy, it is not. It will take disc...
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With water making up around 60% of our bodies, it’s vital that we maintain adequate levels of hydration. Our bodies depend on water to survive, with every cell, tissue, and organ needing water to work properly. With summer approaching, increased temperatures, outdoor activities, BBQs, festivals and...
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Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today’s busy society. With many forms of exercise and training coming and going, yoga is one that has stood the test of time, having been around for more than 5,000 years. The word yoga means ‘to join or yoke together...
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There are two main classifications of exercises: compound exercises and isolation exercises. In this post, we will cover exactly what a compound exercise is. A compound exercise is one that uses multiple muscle groups at the same time to perform a movement. A good example of a compound exercise is t...
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AFA Ambassador, Lisa Licciardi, is both a registered Occupational Therapist and qualified Personal Trainer. In her current role as an OT, she applies her knowledge and skills gained from her Certificate III & IV in Fitness to help prescribe the best possible exercise programs for her clients. Fi...
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