It’s easy to forget how much we use our hands with force in the garden. Quite often, it is not just the force itself that presents a challenge but the fact that the objects we are gripping are not ideally shaped or sized. Bags of potting mix, mulch and fertiliser have a load that shifts […]
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The end of the year is often a time where people crave a change of pace, some time with family and friends and a break in routine. It is common to question whether or not you should also have a break from exercise during this time. The answer I have for you may surprise you
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While it may seem straight forward to choose exercises for an exercise program, there are many variables that can influence how effective the program will be. The number of repetitions, the sets and the rest periods are all examples of these variables. Another important variable to consider is the order of the exercises. In this
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A common misconception with exercise is that you need to have specialised equipment for the exercise to be effective, however this is not entirely true. There are many household items that can easily be used for exercise purposes. In this article we show you ten of these household items that you can use for exercise
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With the excitement of the Winter Olympics upon us (and after the single best Winter Olympic medal day in Australian History!), you can see that for many of the events balance is a critical component. Great balance requires a mixture of different skills that we will delve into in further detail below. First and foremost,
6 easy steps to build the balance of a Winter Olympian Read More »
As the weather warms up, no doubt you will start to do more outdoor activities! Some of the more popular activities that seniors like to participate in are sports such as golf and bowls, as well as gardening around the house. It is important that these activities continue to make sure you say active in
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The benefits of regular exercise are well know, however the list of benefits continues to grow and it’s effect on different areas of health continues to expand all the time. A recent paper published in the Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise journal showed that a mere 5 hours of moderate intensity exercise a
Even more reason to love exercise as it lowers your risk of developing cancer! Read More »
Walking is something we do daily, whether it is a purposeful walk or run outdoors, or incidental walking from the car to the grocery store! Our gait can always be improved – and it is very doable even if you don’t have prior exercise experience. It is actually quite easy to work on and improve
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Any pain experienced in our bodies can really drive home how much we use a certain body part. You don’t realise how much we use certain limbs until we experience pain in them, at which point it could get tricky to do certain activities in daily live, such as household chores or gardening! The most
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New South Wales – especially Greater Sydney – is fast approaching 12 weeks in lockdown, and our friends in Melbourne are not far behind! Lockdowns can be mentally exhausting, and even the most disciplined of us can find bad habits start to creep in as the days start to blend into each other and our
Lockdown those return to gym blues! Read More »