Autism Spectrum Disorder and NDIS Exercise Physiology

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Exercise Physiology. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that affects communication, behaviour, and a person’s ability to interact and socialise with the world around them. Autism has…

Bell’s Broadcast: Behaviour Change… How can this influence your motivation to exercise?

Starting an exercise program can be daunting and it is difficult to break out of old habits. However, when implementing strategies to change your behaviours it can be helpful. Whether you are trying to improve your health by committing to a consistent gym program or cutting down on sugary drinks, it is never easy. Today,…

Recovering from City2Surf – what method is best for you?

Today, the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  discuss the most effective recovery methods for endurance events!   I’m sure you’ve all heard that Sydney’s biggest fun run is coming up soon (August 14th)! For those who don’t know, the City2Surf is an iconic 14km…

Welcome Longevity’s newest team member Stefan!

The Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  welcome our newest team member Stefan! Stefan Velevski Accredited Exercise Physiologist I grew up in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne and during my childhood and teenage years I was very active in sports such as swimming, soccer and Taekwondo. After…

Bell’s Broadcast: Plateauing in fitness? How can you overcome this phase?

Are you stuck in a fitness pothole and feel like you’ve stopped making progress? It can happen in anyone’s fitness journey, so don’t feel discouraged if you feel like you’ve hit a roadblock on your fitness journey. Once you understand how your body adapts to training, you can make changes to your routine to break through…

Longevity Exercise Science event

Last Friday the Longevity teams at Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay gathered at our Neutral Bay location for a professional development night on all things shoulders with presentations from Andrew, Kale, Kyle and Matt. Andrew started off the night getting us to limber up with some shoulder circles. Following this he tested our anatomical knowledge quizzing us on…

National Stroke week – how can exercise help?

Stroke and exercise It’s National Stroke Week! Today, the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  discuss exercise after stroke and the associated benefits. What is a stroke? A transient ischemic attack (TIA), ischemic stroke, and intracerebral haemorrhage, or ‘stroke’ as they are commonly…

Attention office workers! Your posture might be causing you pain!

Today, one of our students, Suze, completing her placement at our Longevity Exercise Physiology locations at  Edgecliff and Randwick, discusses the importance of posture in today’s society. Have you ever realised how human function has changed as we’ve evolved over the last hundred thousand years? Our ancestors were in constant movement as they relied on hunter-gathering…

Longevity’s latest sporting achievements!

Today, the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  celebrate our recent sporting achievements amongst our staff members. Ryan Ryan has recently passed the big milestone of 100 NEAFL/VFL matches! Ryan balances his excellent Exercise Physiology skills with the responsibility of captaining his GWS…

Parkinson’s Disease and Balance training – why is it so important?

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  discuss why balance training is so important for clients with Parkinson’s disease. What is Parkinson’s Disease (PD)? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, and incurable neurological condition largely resulting from the degeneration of dopamine producing cells in…