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The Longevity Exercise Physiology and Personal Training Team in Edgecliff, Marrickville, Randwick, Lindfield and Drummoyne are offering Telehealth sessions as one of our primary services during COVID-19. Telehealth sessions are a great option for those who are considered vulnerable and/or those who are self-isolating to be able to continue exercising safely during this time.  Longevity are…

Do you have osteopenia or osteoporosis? Been told your bones are thinning or at risk of fracture? You’re not alone – and there’s good news. With the right exercise program and support, you can strengthen your bones, improve balance, and live with confidence. At Longevity, our team of expert Exercise Physiologists are here to help…

CHANCES are you know that ice-cream, chocolate biscuits and potato chips are not likely to be your friends when weight control is the goal but what about the other silent saboteurs that slip into your diet regularly?

Osteoporosis and osteopenia can impact your quality of life, but they don’t have to slow you down. Exercise physiology is a powerful tool to manage these conditions and improve longevity. By focusing on strength, bone health, and mobility, exercise physiology can help you live stronger, healthier, and more independently for longer. Osteoporosis and osteopenia are…

Recent discussions with clients have lead me to revisit the importance of goal-setting and planning. You have probably all heard of the SMART principle which states that goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Bound. When I conduct Certificate IV Fitness Courses this is the principle that we teach our students to use for developing goals for clients. This is a great system. It’s memorable and easy to apply and you can cross-check your goal with each of the 5 points to ensure that it is an appropriate goal. Once we have a goal set we can then work backwards to develop a plan that will deliver the client to the goal. Where I have found that this principle runs into trouble is when the goal does not provide sufficient motivation for the client to undertake the necessary changes in their lifestyle to achieve the goal. So our goal can be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound but if motivation is poor then our goal can easily slip by. Which brings me to my concerns over the word “motivation” and our reliance on someone or something providing the motivation for us?

The extension of the hip joint is the most critical element to creating powerful movements such as running, jumping, lifting and squatting. This is why it does not matter: whether you are 8 or 80; whether you are an athlete or novice; male or female; short or tall…. It is just as important to have…