Everyone knows that physical activity is good for the body. The physical benefits of regular exercise are well known and sought after by all. What most people probably don’t think of when they are physically active is the impact it is having on their mind and overall mental health. While exercise is of course a…
5 Tips To Help Manage Stress & Anxiety
It is fair to say that the current situation we are faced with has caused uncertainty among many Australians. The unknown of what is happening around us is a strange and unsettling feeling. All of a sudden changes are happening around us – events are being cancelled, the streets are much quieter than usual, many people are working…
The Importance of Recovery
People and clients are always interested in what their program looks like, which exercises they are doing, how many sets and reps they are performing, and how many times a week they should train. An important aspect that is often not focused on or prioritised enough is recovery. Recovery is one of the most important…
7 Foam Roller Exercises for Recovery
Want a deep tissue massage without the big price tag? Let us introduce you to foam rolling. Foam rolling is a type of self-myofascial release that can be used to help relieve muscle knots and trigger points. Our fascia is the thin tissue that wraps and connects our muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. For a…
Exercises to Improve Posture
Bad posture is an all too common issue for many people. We’ve all been caught slouching, hunching over the computer or just not sitting or standing up straight. Postural dysfunction is when our spine is situated in unnatural positions for extended periods of time, occurring as a result of one’s daily activities. With more than…
7 Shoulder-Burning Exercises
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, flexible, more coordinated and conditioned to handle stress. To train…
10 Healthy Summer Smoothie Recipes
When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, there’s nothing more refreshing than an ice cold smoothie. These healthy smoothies will make for a perfect summer breakfast or afternoon snack, and will also give you a delicious serving of fresh fruit and even some veggies. Check them out and give them a try!…
Considerations for exercising in the heat
The physiological response of the body to heat When you exercise strenuously in even moderate heat, your body’s core temperature rises. In response, your blood flow is rerouted so more of it goes to your skin surface to help your body let off your internal heat, and you break a sweat (it is the evaporation…
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