It might seem crazy to even consider the idea to go for a mid-winter swim. You may be concerned you are going to ‘catch a cold’ or it may just not seem like the activity that you want to partake in. Cold water can help you feel instantly more energised and can come with a…
It is estimated that 11% of Australians have Asthma, including 1 in 7 primary school children and 1 in 9 adults and is one of the most common chronic conditions in Australia. (Asthma Australia, 2021) Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay and Coburg, Melbourne, discuss the effects of and how exercise can help people living with asthma….
Australian women are largely under-represented in organised sport, whether this may be as participants, coaches, officials, administrators or board members. There are many strategies that government and organisations have tried to implement to help equalise opportunities for females. However, there are concerns over gender bias and how this may prevent them from receiving the full…
Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay and Coburg, Melbourne, discuss the importance of Grip strength as an indicator of health. When you go to see your GP for a health check up you will be aware of your traditional health tests – blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and body composition. These all…
What does exercise do to your blood sugar levels? What happens to your blood sugar levels when you exercise? Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay and Coburg, Melbourne, discuss blood sugar, exercise and diabetes. To understand the relationship between blood sugar levels and exercise we must first understand some science. Blood sugar…
Here at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay and Coburg, Melbourne, we are big fans of practicing what we preach. Exercise is just as important to us as it is to everyone else, so today we’re going to see what our sport-playing team members have been up to and take a look at their…
A question Exercise Physiologists get asked all the time is, ‘If I exercise when I have pain, will it make my symptoms worse?’ or sometimes the comment, ‘I can’t exercise today because I have pain’. Chronic pain can be very debilitating to many people, and exercise can be the last thing these individuals want to…
There are millions of fitness applications out there on the market vying for the attention of fitness enthusiasts. Picking a suitable app for your individual needs and goals can be a workout in itself. Today, Annabel and the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay discuss the different phone device applications that…
The team at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay firmly believes that working with other Allied Health Professionals is extremely important. Collaboration with Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, General Practitioners, and other health specialists allows us to ensure our clients are receiving the best holistic care. Creating these relationships allows us to draw on…
Mental health problems are on the rise and are developing at very young ages. Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay discuss the occurrence of mental health problems in youth and why physical activity is such an important tool in the prevention and management of mental illness. “Over 75% of mental health problems…
