So you enjoy your exercise, but are not sure if

5 Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy People

Being able to come into contact with so many different people of different ages, genders, walks of life and personalities is something I truly enjoy in my work. There is always something to be learnt from meeting and especially training someone who gives you a different perspective on life. In fact, some of my most rewarding work has been done with people with whom rapport was difficult to come by at first. The connection was not strong and my ability to communicate the ideas and concepts I was aiming was challenged. However, once that connection is made and the ‘path of progression’ kicks in it can become an unstoppable force. This week, I consider what the fundamental differences are between healthy and unhealthy people and why some people are far more successful than others in fending off preventable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, Type II Diabetes and some cancers. Here is what I came up with:

Exercise Physiology Helps You Train Smarter, Not Harder  That means more results with less effort. Sounds good, right? Have you ever wondered why 20mins on the cross-trainer every morning has seen you reach a plateau or have you ever thought about how to get the best results with the least amount of effort? That is…

A Tale of Two Runners:

This weekend I had 2 representatives in the Sydney Running Festival – Matt and Nigel. I wanted to relate their stories as neither of them would confess to being ‘natural’ runners but over time they have both become runners, and excellent runners at that! It’s a tale of two runners that can inspire anyone to improve and do something they have never done before and we begin with Matt:

If you’re a new graduate (or about to be), let’s say it plainly – starting your first role as an Exercise Physiologist can feel overwhelming. You’ve gone from structured uni timetables, placement supervisors, and clear assessment criteria… to suddenly being expected to “be a clinician”, make decisions, manage clients, and build confidence quickly – all…

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada have the honour of changing the lives of many people in our community through personalised Longevity exercise prescription. What we love most about our jobs is how our community grows through changing one person’s life and the exponential effect this has…