Strolling to Success: The Research Backed Benefits of Walking
Have you ever had someone tell you to “go for a walk”, as though it would solve all your problems?
Well, maybe it would… read this week's blog to learn more!
Move More, Sit Less!
In a world where screens and seats dominate our daily routine, there's a powerful truth that we must remember…
Our bodies are designed for movement.
Check out this weeks blog for simple, yet creative ways to get more movement into your busy daily routine.
Confronting Inactivity: The Role of Exercise in Heart Disease
The bad news? Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both Australia and New Zealand.
The good news? It’s never too late to start prioritising your heart health.
Check out this week's blog for a rundown on what heart disease is, and how you can use exercise to be more empowered.
Navigating the Winter Blues
Feeling the winter blues? You're not alone.
It’s not just a social phenomenon though… It's a biological one!
Unlock the science behind the winter blues and learn effective strategies to combat them in our latest blog post.
Check it out now!
Five Underrated Benefits of Exercise
We all know the big benefits of exercise, we’ve heard them all before. But what if we told you that exercise offers additional benefits...
Benefits that could deem your afternoon coffee forfeit, help you nail your next project at work, or even enable you to finally stick to that morning routine you’ve been striving for?
That’s exactly what we’re looking to do in this week's blog. Read it now for a fresh dose of inspiration!
Breaking The Chains of Chronic Pain - Part 1: Physiological Benefits of Exercise
We've seen firsthand how exercise can be a game-changer in managing chronic pain.
In this week's blog, we share some of the physiological ways that exercise can help alleviate chronic pain. From improved blood flow and natural painkillers to decreased nervous system sensitivity and improved joint lubrication.
But we don't want you to keep this valuable information to yourself. Share this blog with anyone who needs it, and let's empower more people to take that next step forward in their chronic pain journey.
5 Reasons You Should Exercise As You Age
As the world's population ages, exercise physiology is becoming increasingly important for maintaining function and well-being.
Here are 5 reasons why you should exercise as you age, including maintaining muscle mass, preventing falls, managing pain, improving social connections, and promoting overall health and well-being.
Exercise is a long-term investment in your function and independence, so start investing now!
Getting In The Zone - How to use heart rate zones to get the most from your workouts
The days of doing endless cardio without purpose are over!
Bring intention and focus to your training sessions this year with heart rate zones.
Calculate your personalised zones and learn how to train in them in this weeks blog.
Why And How To Track Your Heart Rate
Do you track your heart rate when you exercise?
If your answer is a no, we think you should change that!
Check-out this week's blog to learn about why heart rate tracking could be the game-changer you’re looking for in your 2023 exercise routine.
Movement Lessons – From The Healthiest People In The World! – The “Blue Zones”
Imagine if we could take the healthiest people in the world and ask them for all of their secrets?
Lucky for us, somebody did exactly that! Introducing the “blue zones”, global health hot-spots where people live the longest without chronic illness.
So what did they have to say about exercise?
Creating the Healthy Habit of Exercise
Getting someone into the habit of exercise is what we wish for all of our clients, but creating new habits takes time, and consistency.
Here are our tips for how to create a healthy exercise habit that actually sticks!
The Research Behind Breathwork
If you’ve worked with us before, you may have come across breathwork in your claimants reports and email updates.
You may have wondered how something as basic as breathing, is going to help with their recovery.
This article answers it all! Presenting the science that shows that it really does make a difference, and our favourite breathing strategy that anyone can use to get started.
Preventing Osteoporosis with Exercise
Bones🦴..... We have 206 of them.
How often do you appreciate how important your bone health is and would you know where to start when it comes to improving it??
If you answered no to either of these questions, give this week's blog a read!
It’s never too late to look after your skeleton.
Combating ‘Aches and Pains’ with Exercise
“To say that correct posture is a prerequisite of a healthy life, is not an exaggeration”
Designing exercise programs in the return to work space is usually based on a concept of specificity - where we look to mimic the movements used at work.
When it comes to designing programs to improve posture, the opposite is true.
Read this week's blog to learn why it is important to combat the postural implications of work, and how we do it with exercise!
Food is Fuel! Eating for Exercise
When it comes to nutrition, everyone should be aiming to meet the general guidelines outlined for good health. But those who exercise regularly need to make an extra effort to fuel their body appropriately for their training.
Do you know what you should be eating before exercise?
Or what your body needs most after exercise?
This blog will tell you everything you need to know to get the most out of your training sessions, and how to best support those muscles for recovery.
Would You Take An Exercise Pill?
As humans we are susceptible to the lure of a quick fix...
But we strongly believe that some things just can’t be replaced - physical activity being one of those things!
Check out this week's article for the research-deemed “irrefutable” benefits of physical activity. (Most of which cannot be replicated by a pill!
Our Vote for Hydrotherapy
Can going to the hot pools be considered therapy?
We reckon there’s good reason to say yes!
Hydrotherapy is a form of rehabilitation completed in warm water - and it’s great for the mind as well as the body.
5 Things to Know When Prescribing Exercise for Cancer Recovery
The health implications of cancer can hit you twice.
If the initial diagnosis and the health changes resulting from the cancer weren’t enough, the second blow can come as a result of the side effects of the treatment!
The good news is that exercise can help, when done safely.
Check out this week's blog for the 5 things you need to know when prescribing exercise for cancer recovery.
How Can I Stay Motivated For Exercise?
Exercise is one of those things that gets better with repetition, but staying motivated for exercise can be a challenge! Check out our 7 top tips.
Workplace Lifting… Does Technique Really Matter?
Workplace lifting technique is something that isn't always taught to employees - but it should be! Check out our 5 top tips for safe lifting technique.