This week, Longevity Exercise Physiology discuss machines within the gym and various exercises to get moving. Our Exercise Physiologists at our Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay locations use machine weights in their exercise prescription to help our clients to achieve their goals. Resistance training is crucial for keeping us fit, strong, injury free…
Falls are a common occurrence for people aged over 65 with a third of the elderly having a fall each year [1]. Approximately 1 in 10 falls result in fractures, soft tissue & serious head injuries, reduced quality of life, a lack of confidence and a fear of falling again [1, 5]. The most common…
Annabel investigates…. Should we return to our usual exercise regime after Covid-19? What does the evidence say about individuals returning to physical activity after they have been infected with Covid-19? There are mixed opinions across all platforms of media and from experts about the specific steps that an individual should undertake when returning to…
What fitness goals should you be setting next year? Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss New Year’s Resolutions and what SMART fitness goals you should be setting for 2022 to set yourself up for success! Leading into 2022, goal setting is crucial in keeping us accountable, driven and challenged with our fitness. Setting…
Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay reflect on the amazing year we have had. Not only have our clients had some incredible accomplishments, but so have our team! Here are a few of our highlights. January Every January we begin the year firing with the annual Longevity Retreat. This year the team…
It’s coming to that time of year, where you, your family and your children are writing their Christmas lists for Santa. Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay look at some of the latest exercise equipment that you can ask Santa for Christmas. Do you have family or friends who you…
Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay want to wish our Longevity community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! When reflecting on 2021, the Longevity team agreed that our friends, family, and Longevity community were what kept us happy and positive in a very uncertain and challenging year. That’s because we feel that every…
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain look at what incidental physical activity actually means. So what does incidental physical activity actually mean? As defined by the Department of Health, ‘incidental physical activity is unstructured activity taken during the day, such as walking for transport, housework and the performance of activities of daily living’….
Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain today discuss common health shortcuts and the importance of sustained lifestyle changes. Achieving your ideal state of health is by no means easy. It takes commitment, effective goal-setting and various adjustments along the way. It is no wonder that the industry has given birth to various ‘quick fixes’…
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain look at the role hip flexors play and decide if they really deserve the bad rap they often get! Often hip flexors get a bit of a bad rap when it comes to muscles being ‘tight’. Most people have been given a hip flexor stretch to do…
