Exercising after Cancer

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…

Ask Annabel…. Does coffee impact on your physical performance?

A surprising statistic is that the average Australian consumes 14 cups of coffee every week, that’s over 3 billion dollars on coffee every year. We often hear the news come about and say that “Researchers have found that people who drink two and a half cups of coffee daily have a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular…

Teamwork amongst Health Professionals

One of our biggest values here at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Neutral Bay and Balmain is teamwork. We realise that a sole practitioner, no matter how great, we can only offer a client a finite amount of expertise. It is essential to work together not only within our own profession of Exercise Physiologists (EP), but also with other…

Exercise and Autism

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss the benefits of exercise in people living with Autism. INTRODUCTION Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is often presented with varying comorbidities that results in impairments in social communication and interaction, sensory abnormalities, repetitive behaviours and varying levels of intellectual disability….

The role of Exercise in Peripheral Artery Disease

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.  …

Exercise and Hip Bursitis

Hip Bursitis? Trochanteric Bursitis? Or something else? – A discussion around common hip pain and how to treat it. Today, Nate and the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at the Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  locations discuss a common chronic pain condition of the hip, outlining the anatomy of the condition, and leading into a…

The effect of Exercise on Sarcopenia & Frailty

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss how Exercise plays a critical role in preventing the detrimental effects of Sarcopenia and Frailty. Sarcopenia is a Latin word which means “Poverty of Flesh”.  It is defined as: “A decline in muscle function associated with a loss of muscle mass.” Sarcopenia is a consequence…

Free weight exercises

This week Longevity Exercise Physiology discuss free weights and exercise in the gym. Our Exercise Physiologists at our Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  locations use resistance training to help their clients achieve their goals.  Using free weights in the gym can be a daunting experience for the first time, however with some guidance on…