Exercise for the Elderly

Longevity Exercise Physiology and Personal Training Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne, Balmain and Bella Vista today discuss the benefits of exercise for the elderly. As Exercise Physiologists a lot of the clients we see are often retired and suffer from a few health ailments, with mobility issues and maintaining their functional independence being one of…

Osteoporosis – how does exercise help this condition?

Longevity Exercise Physiology and Personal Training Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne, Balmain and Bella Vista today look at osteoporosis and exercise. Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones and is characterised by low bone mass and deterioration in bone quality. It is mostly found in the lower back, hips and wrist. It is caused…

Exercising on a Road Trip

Exercising on a Road Trip    The Longevity Exercise Physiologists in Drummoyne,Edgecliff, Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain understand the importance of exercising while on a holiday and are here to help!   With COVID-19 restrictions easing, but international travel still limited, the idea of a road trip holiday might be your only option, but how do we continue exercise?   Exercising…

What’s That Pain?

What’s that Pain? Longevity Exercise Physiology Lindfield, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne, Balmain and Bella Vista work with many clients who are experiencing pain throughout their treatment and within their everyday lives. In this blog we will discuss what pain is, the types of pain and how exercise can help manage the symptoms.   What is…

The 4 Stages of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Longevity Exercise Physiology and Personal Training Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne, Balmain and Bella Vista today explore the four stages of cardiac rehab and how Longevity Exercise Physiology can play a role in the rehab process. Cardiac Rehab – Stage I: Stage one, otherwise known as the Acute Phase, should start immediately following a cardiac…

Why Your Children Need To See An Exercise Physiologist

The Longevity Exercise Physiologists in Drummoyne,Edgecliff, Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain work with rehabilitating all types of injuries to help our clients achieve their goals and continue living healthy, active lives. We all know how important any type of exercise is for children and adolescents although childhood obesity rates are still sky rocketing. In the…

Client Success Story: From Spinal Fusion to 80kg deadlift & 65kg squat!

The Longevity Exercise Physiologists in Drummoyne,Edgecliff, Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain work with rehabilitating all types of injuries to help our clients achieve their goals and continue living healthy, active lives. John* had sustained a workplace injury back in 2018 which resulted in a L5/S1 spinal fusion. We started working earlier this year and after…

Importance of breathing and bracing during exercise

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne,Edgecliff, Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain take a look at breathing and bracing technqiues: Bracing during exercise not only makes exercise safer, but it makes you stronger! It is a technique taught by our Exercise Physiologists at in Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Linfield and Balmain. Bracing during movements such as…

I am a runner not a gym junkie, why do I need to be strength training?

The Longevity Exercise Physiology Team in  Drummoyne,Edgecliff, Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain  look at the importance of a holistic exercise program for runners. For many recreational runners, strength training may be looked at as not necessary, or even counterintuitive. Why would you want to put on muscle mass if it means you have to carry…

Susannah’s favourite theraband exercises

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne,Edgecliff, Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain frequently get asked about exercising at home! Susannah shares her favourite home-based theraband exercises in today’s blog! Therabands are a fantastic way to get a great workout in without the need for gym equipment. They are small and compact, come in varying lengths and thicknesses and…