Let’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 […]
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Mindset 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
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The 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
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There 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
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It’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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By nature, we are always trying to find the most efficient and minimalist methods that give us maximal results. At least 80% of people will experience back pain at some stage in their lives. Improving “core stability” and training the “core muscles” is the most widely accepted and researched conservative method for the management of
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The shoulder and hip joints are very similar in structure, however, some important differences mean that we need to train them in different ways to maximise their strength. Both joints are ball and socket shaped which allows them to move freely in all directions. The main differences between these joints are owing to their position
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Consider this scenario. A tree stands in a large backyard by itself. The owner of the house decides that the tree needs to go and gets out his saw and begins to saw through a small section of the trunk. However the tree is large and the effort is great to get through the entire
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While there are many obvious health benefits associated with regular exercise such as improving control of blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and maintaining body weight, we often forget one other vital reason to exercise – to prepare our bodies for life and allow us to maximise what we can do. Training for life brings into
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In September and October, Balance Workshops were held at Active Seniors Health Centre across Sydney and the Central Coast. We recorded one of the presentations so everyone that was unable to make it to one of the venues would not have to miss out on any information from the day. We hope that you enjoy
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