A common phase that all toddlers go through when they are learning is the “why” phase. While it may be somewhat trying for the child’s parents at the time, it is actually an important part of the learning process that facilitates better understanding. This same approach is very useful to take when it comes to […]
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So much emphasis is put on how we can maximise the benefits while performing exercise and even after exercise. However there are some important points that need to be considered directly before you exercise that can affect your session. Body Position One of these considerations is your body position before exercise. Our ligaments and connective
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Glasses are a common accessory for many people and help to provide visual clarity in different circumstances. There is however one side effect that is associated with their use that can affect how your body moves as well as your risk of falling. Our body movement and balance systems rely on feedback from 3 main
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Stress is commonly described in terms of the hormones that are released by the adrenal glands. While these glands are certainly an important part of the stress response, a little known fact is that your skin can produce the same hormones in response to stress. Our knowledge of the skin has developed significantly in recent
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When we experience a sore back or neck, we often try to tie it to something we have done that may be either out of the ordinary or excessive such as lifting a heavy pot or walking for longer than normal. Sometimes this may be correct, however there are some commonly neglected little habits that we
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Many people want to be “stable”. Whether it is on their feet so that they don’t fall, or in the muscles that support their joints. However when we exercise, some of the best benefits occur when we are unstable. A study published in 2015, looked at the differences in muscle activity when a person exercises
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It’s fairly obvious that sleeping on your stomach might not do wonders for your body or more specifically for your neck, however many people assume that sleeping on your side is the position that provides the least stress on the body. There are a few important points to consider when sleeping on your side that
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When most people get an injury, their healthcare provider is often swift to tell them what exercises they should be doing to get better and speed up their recovery. What is not commonly discussed are what they shouldn’t do often or at all. Unfortunately in some ways this matters more than what you actually do!
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One of the main reasons that technique is so important during exercise is that we try to move or resist an external load without creating damage or injuries to our body. We want the gain without the pain! While the benefits of exercise for body fat, heart health, bone strength and many more areas are
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While it is logical to think that your feet have a role in balance, it’s amazing that something as simple as toe strength could reduce your risk of falling significantly. Research indicates that people who are likely to fall have around 20% less toe strength and that for each 1% (of body weight) increase, your risk of
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