Plyometric Training

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada discuss plyometric training. Plyometrics is a form of exercise that involves rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of your muscles. The stretching of a muscle, followed by a rapid contraction is known as the stretch-shortening cycle. The stretch-shortening cycle…

Five fundamental training principles and how they can impact your training

When it comes to training and exercise, there are some common principles that hold true. Exercise professionals have five basic principles that you can incorporate into your exercise program that will develop the adaptations we desire in a safe and long-term way. Today, Annabel and the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg…

Returning to Strength Training Post-partum

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  discuss returning to strength training post-partum, common challenges post-partum and how exercise can help.   Why is strength training important post-partum? The two biggest physical issues affecting women post-partum are Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) and urinary incontinence. The good news is…

Introduction to Longevity’s newest team members!

Meet Isaac & James, two of Longevity’s newest team members! Meet Isaac. Isaac will be joining our Exercise Physiology team at Marrickville. Isaac completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) at University of Sydney with First Class Honours. Since then, he has gained experience working alongside other allied health professionals to manage the chronic…

Bell’s Broadcast: Active vs Passive recovery? What is the best form of recovery?

After we partake in exercise, it is important to allow our body the opportunity to recover. It is said to be even as important as the exercise itself. When recovery is not done right or at the right intensity it can lead to problems such as inflammation, lactate build-up, and overuse injuries. But the recovery…

Disc Bulges and Disc Herniations

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  discuss disc bulges and disc herniations. The intervertebral discs throughout the spine are cartilaginous joints that allow your spine to bend and rotate. They act as a cushions or shock absorbers in the spine, positioned between each bony…

Postural Kyphosis in Teenagers and Exercise

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada discuss postural kyphosis, the common causes and how exercise can help. What is postural kyphosis? Postural kyphosis is a curve or ‘hunch’ in the upper regions of the spine, caused by improper loading or prolonged poor posture, often in…

Strength Training for Long-Distance Runners

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  discuss strength training for long distance runners. Strength training is any form of exercise involving resistance or weights. Strength training builds muscle size and strength and protects your bones and joints. Long distance runners of all abilities should…