Our bodies are an amazing collaboration of different parts that each have their unique functions. It is easy to think that a single exercise recipe (such as 3 x 10 repetitions) works for all parts, however to get the most out of exercise you need to make subtle variations in your programming to account for…
DetailsPoor posture is often linked with conditions such as osteoporosis and can compromise heart and lung function. However one of the lesser known symptoms associated with poor posture is the development of a stitch during exercise. What do we know? Research into what causes some people to develop a stitch while exercising has ruled out…
DetailsWith the growing number of people who are classified as obese or overweight it is no wonder weight loss is such a popular topic. While there have been many attempts to develop a “magic pill” to lose weight, the simple tried and trusted methods of exercise and diet modification always prevail as the best methods.…
DetailsWhen you read through the exercise guidelines, the recommendations almost always involve the words “moderate intensity”. But why is this the case? Let’s delve into what research has explored to shed some light into why moderate intensity exercise is best. Research throughout the years looking into the various aspects of exercise has helped to give…
DetailsWith the emergence of activity trackers such as the Fitbit, people have more and more access to information about their health. One of the more common questions that we get when people start an exercise program is what their heart rate should be. Unfortunately the answer to this question is not a simple one. Like…
DetailsLet’s face it in general most people are impatient when it comes to things like exercise. While we know exercise is good for our health, many people still view it as a tool to “get in shape”. However it is this goal that is probably responsible for the high percentage of people who start an…
DetailsMindset has a powerful effect on how we perceive the events in our lives. While the facts and circumstances often don’t change, our response to them does and shapes our outlook. Let’s look at the same typical day and see how it can be vastly different. Tuesday morning you wake up to find that the…
DetailsThe term neuroplasticity is becoming increasingly more popular than it was in years gone by. Contrary to what was previously thought about our brains being fixed, it is now widely accepted that our brains are continually changing and evolving according to our thoughts and behaviours. This ability to shape our brain gives us the chance…
DetailsThere are numerous research papers with studies promoting the importance of exercise in the management of various chronic diseases. While this is great as exercise has minimal if any side effects and is easily accessible, we need to remember that prevention is better than cure and introduce exercise into our lives before we develop health…
DetailsIt’s no secret that our bodies are designed to move. We have limbs that are capable of achieving various positions as they propel us forward and let us interact with the world. However, with technological advances comes a lifestyle that is far more sedentary than what was intended. Our bodies intuitively try and warn us…
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