Exercise Physiology Student, Mitchell Hooper’s Weightlifting Success

At Longevity Exercise Physiology Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville and Randwick, our Exercise Physiologists and Exercise Scientists pride themselves on practicing what they preach. Read today’s story on Longevity’s trainer, Mitchell Hooper who is in his final year of his Masters of Exercise Physiology at the University of Sydney, compete in a weightlifting competition.   On the…

Neurological Conditions and Exercise

What is a Neurological Condition vs Abnormality? The World Health Organisation (2019) defines neurological conditions as diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. This includes conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction and muscles. The common neurological conditions are epilepsy, dementia, stroke, cerebral palsy,…

Pain response

This week we are discussing pain; what it is, why it can persist and things you can do to help manage it.   Pain is the body’s warning system and the brain makes pain when it concludes that your body tissues are in danger and you need to change what you are doing. There are…

Falls risk, Power and Balance

In the previous blog about Exercise and Bone Strength – https://www.longevitypt.com.au/blog/exercise-for-bone-strength/ resistance training is highlighted as a major contributor to maintaining bone health and in turn decreasing the risk of falls. This week we are delving deeper into addressing the risk of falls as a significant consideration for training for the ageing population. Limiting the…