Is it a coincidence that the marked decrease in average sleep duration in the last 50 years has coincided with an increased prevalence of obesity across the globe? It has been known for several decades that sleep is a major modulator of hormonal release, glucose regulation and cardiovascular function. In particular, slow wave sleep (SWS) or non-REM Stage 3 sleep, thought to be the most...
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The Role of Exercise in Combatting Australia’s Growing Obesity Epidemic
Weight loss is a significant concern for the general population, with countless individuals seeking to reduce the burden of excess kilograms to improve their overall health and well-being....
7 Important Impacts Exercise Has on Youth Mental Health
A 2019 study by Pascoe and colleagues stated that youth mental health disorders are expected to be a leading cause of disability in developed countries by the year 2020. Since 2020 of course, we...
What is the Minimum Amount of Exercise Required to Maintain Physical Performance
Picture it now - as your Exercise Physiologist, we've completed a thorough assessment of your health and medical history; discovered your well-being goals and motivators for change; conducted a...
The importance of daily balance practice for the elderly
The prevalence of balance deficits increases with age and is associated with an increased incidence of falls seen in the elderly. Unfortunately, these falls are associated with significant morbidity...
2 Effective Exercises to Improve Neck Stiffness and Associated Headaches
If you are prone to neck stiffness, it’s likely that you’re often seeking the exercise equivalent of a ‘magic pill’ – a movement to reduce stiffness, improve range of movement, and provide sweet...
6 Practical Strategies to Make Regular Exercise Stick
The past 12 years of working with patients as an Exercise Physiologists has taught me many things (an exhaustive list would make for some lengthy reading). Perhaps the most important part of the...
The benefits of staying active for older adults
At all life stages, regular exercise is not just beneficial but essential. This does not change as we age. What does change is the way we move, how often we do it and how easily. While change is...
Five reasons why exercise must be part of your Parkinson’s Disease management plan
Neurological conditions are the leading cause of disability world-wide, with the prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) steadily increasing compared to any other neurodegenerative disorder (1). It...
How an Exercise Physiologist can help your Long-COVID treatment
Here we find ourselves in year three of a pandemic that none of us were expecting. It’s likely at this point that most of us have experienced a (hopefully mild) case of COVID-19. Everyone’s...