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Did you know? Only half of Australians get enough exercise! – Exercise Right. The Australian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity OR 75 minutes of high intensity aerobic activity AND 2 resistance training sessions per week. Aerobic activity can consist of walking, running, cycling, swimming, aerobics classes,…

“We overload in our workouts so that the game slows down in real life.”

How many times have you set a health goal as your new years resolution? How many times have you ticked off that new years goal? Chances are that many of these new goals do not go to plan, but you are not alone. Why is it that they fail? Are these new goals achievable? What is…

As many of you may know, Longevity Director Jarrat Wood’s journey from the rural town of Gunnedah to the bustling city of Sydney was motivated by his dream of pursuing a degree in Exercise Physiology. However, what you may not be aware of is the incredible support system that helped him turn this dream into…

This week we welcome our latest team member, Nicola Vrachnas. Nicola joins us with some fantastic qualifications and experience including:

Bachelor of Science (Health and Exercise) 2010

Master of Environmental and Sustainability Management 2014

Certificate III in Fitness 2006

Certificate IV in Personal Training 2011

ASCA Strength and Conditioning Level 1 2015

Les Mill Certified Group Fitness Instructor (Bodypump, GRIT Series, RPM)

Nicola’s interest in physical activity began as a Nipper on Bondi Beach. From there she played a range of school sport in her time at SCEGGS Darlinghurst (touch football, hockey, athletics, tennis) before more recently enjoying AFL playing for UNSW-Eastern Suburbs in the Sydney Women’s League. Her passion for AFL growing during her time at the University of Western Australia attaining her undergraduate qualification. Being physically active as well as being involved in encouraging environment such as team sports are some of the important values Nicola has sought to bring to her career in health and exercise.

Longevity PT Founder Jarrat Wood Interview Rupert Guinness about life, health, fitness and his next big challenge: The Indian Pacific Wheel Race. This Race is 5,500 km unsupported and solo across Australia. Rupert will be raising money for www.helpingrhinos.org. We talk about: the bulimia he developed as a young lightweight rower, fear of the scales,…