Bells Broadcast: True or False… Heavy weights build more muscle than lighter weights?

Hearing that higher repetitions with lighter weights have little effect in muscle mass may have you questioning your fitness routine. In contrast, it’s well-established that heavy weights lead to greater hypertrophy, however, science has proven both WRONG!   Today, Annabel and the teams at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario…

How does exercise help to reduce the risk of or manage Chronic Kidney Disease?

Do you or someone you know have Chronic Kidney Disease? Do they understand how exercise can help to manage symptoms or reduce the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease? Today, the teams at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada explain how different types of exercise can help to…

Bells Broadcast: Is Body Mass Index (BMI) a good indicator of body mass or obesity?

BMI is a widely used measure in determining obesity and skin fold thickness measures are a tool commonly used to determine percentage of body fat. Today, Annabel and the teams at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada will delve into the reasons why health practitioners use BMI as an…

Let’s talk Pilates: Is it worth doing and how could it help me?

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…

Exercise and Asthma

  Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada discuss how exercise can help to manage Asthma.   What is Asthma? Asthma is a type of obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a lung disorder characterised by a narrowing of the airways, which are the tubes that carry air…

Work Cover services at Longevity Edgecliff

All of our Exercise Physiologists at Longevity Exercise Physiology Edgecliff are SIRA approved Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) and can effectively help you to treat workplace injuries. SIRA (State Insurance Regulatory Authority) regulates insurance schemes in NSW including Workers Compensation and Motor Accidents Compulsory Third Party (CTP). How can we help you? As Exercise Physiologists, we…

Mental health… what exercises are best for you when you’re feeling down

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada explore what exercises are most beneficial to help boost your mood when you aren’t feeling your best.    Most people are aware that exercise can help to improve our physical health. These benefits can include reducing blood pressure, reducing risk of…

Strategic Partners at Longevity Marrickville

Our team at Marrickville love working closely with all the local medical and allied health professionals. Our Exercise Physiologists collaborate with Physiotherapists, General Practitioners (GPs), Chiropractors and Dietitians. Collaboration between health professionals is essential in providing the best care for our clients. From the moment we meet you over the phone, we dedicate our time…

Bells Broadcast: Are longer sessions better for you than shorter sessions?

While many people take an ‘all or nothing’ approach to fitness, a new study by Edith Cowan University reveals short bursts of daily activity could be more beneficial for muscle strength rather than long, strenuous sessions at the gym.   Today, Annabel and the teams at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and…

Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada discuss exercise and cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. CVD describes many different conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. The most common and serious types include coronary heart disease, stroke…