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Understanding Circadian Rhythm: The Influence of Timing, Light & Temperature on Sleep
Circadian rhythm, often described as the body's 'internal clock', orchestrates a 24-hour cycle synchronised with day and night-time patterns. This intrinsic rhythm governs crucial bodily functions including alertness, cognitive function, sleep quality, hormone balance, immune response, metabolism, and core body temperature regulation. Internal Functions Upon Awakening Most individuals naturally...
4 Practical Strategies for People Who Dislike Exercise
Exercise. The very mention of it conjures memories of abrasive early alarms, sweat and burning muscles. Gruelling workouts, thinking to yourself how you’d rather be doing something else....
5 Lifestyle Factors to Optimise to Effectively Overcome Any Injury
Muscle, bone and joint injuries can be challenging and disruptive, affecting not only physical health but also emotional well-being. In this blog, we explore the physiological timeframes associated...
4 Reasons Why Improving Grip Strength Goes Beyond Opening Pickle Jars
Improving grip strength is a by-product of regular resistance training. Your body is a reactor to its environment - do enough of a particular activity and you will adapt to become stronger and more...
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...
5 Reasons why an Exercise Physiologist should be part of your WorkCover claim
If you've been injured at work, you may be facing a a two-pronged challenge - the physical and mental challenge associated with accepting your injury and focusing on the rehabilitation journey...
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...