Author: Courtney Maher

Pilates is an excellent addition to your weekly exercise routine that also incorporates resistance, cardiovascular, mobility and balance training. Today, our Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Pilates instructor, Courtney, from Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Neutral Bay and Balmain discusses what Pilates is and why it is beneficial to start incorporating into your weekly exercise routine. Pilates is a form of…

Do you feel exhausted? Feel like all your energy is depleted? Feel you are not as efficient in your work? Or feel negative towards your job? These are classic signs of work burnout which is increasing in society today (Ochentel et al., 2018). Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay and Coburg, Melbourne, discuss the effects of work burnout…

Mental health problems are on the rise and are developing at very young ages. Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss the occurrence of mental health problems in youth and why physical activity is such an important tool in the prevention and management of mental illness. “Over 75% of mental health problems…

Exercise is beneficial both during and after cancer treatment or recovery. Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss the many benefits of exercising after cancer and how you can get started.    Cancer survival rates vary from cancer to cancer, but overall survival rates are improving (AIHW, 2021). Exercise has been shown…

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a type of cardiovascular disease in which narrowed arteries result in a reduced blood flow to the limbs.   Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss common causes of PAD and the important role exercise plays in managing and preventing PAD.  …

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay examine the role of exercise in managing Peripheral Neuropathy.   What is Peripheral Neuropathy (PN)? Peripheral neuropathy is a term for the conditions that involve damage to nerves, especially those in our limb extremities. When this damage occurs, it impacts/prevents the messages travelling from our brain…

All too often the impacts of the menstrual cycle on women’s exercise performance and capabilities are overlooked.   In today’s blog, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay discuss exercise considerations for women during each phase of the menstrual cycle. Whilst this won’t be relevant to everyone, you likely know someone at this stage…

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  use exercise to help individuals living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) manage their condition. Keep reading to learn more about AS, why exercise is so important and why seeing an Exercise Physiologist is so beneficial.    What is AS?   Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of…

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  often see people who have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Today, we discuss the current understanding behind CFS and the role of exercise and activity pacing in managing this complex medical condition.     CFS is a condition characterised by extreme fatigue that doesn’t go…

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  understand there are many people in our community currently going through challenging times due to Covid-19. Many are feeling anxious, worried and concerned about their health, safety and making plans for the future. In this blog we discuss anxiety – what it is, differentiating between normal…