Stand more at work without back and knee pain.

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology ask Zac, recent new graduate and latest Exercise Physiologist to join the team at Castle Hill, why he decided to pursue a career with Longevity. Starting your first Job after graduating university is a daunting proposition.  Having the last 5 years of your life planned for you by university curriculums and…

The 9th of August is rapidly approaching and here is a re-post of my tips to get you through each section of the City2Surf. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of the world’s most popular fun run and a little bit of my story:

I first competed in the City2Surf when I was 16. I was fortunate to enough to be sponsored by the Department of Sport and Recreation and it was quite the adventure travelling to Sydney for the first time by plane from Gunnedah.

That year I made a lot of mistakes but still managed a great time of 51mins 15secs which was aided by having the luxury of a preferred start position. The race record is 40mins 3secs set by Steve Moneghetti in 1991 (see picture above). Since then I have run the race a further 5-6 times with all times under 60mins. I have to say that running under 60mins from the back of the pack is probably tougher than a 51min from the preferred start line! It’s not easy running on the gutter for 14km to avoid the crowds and prams. That said, if you know a few tricks you can save yourself a lot of time and energy. Here is my breakdown of how to run a strong City2Surf time:

Struggling with joint pain or knee pain in Liverpool? Osteoarthritis and knee pain can negatively impact your life, stopping you from being able to walk, navigate stairs, jog and kneel down. At Longevity Liverpool, we have helped many people improve their joint health through evidence-based exercise programs that reduce pain, build strength, and enhance mobility….

Give the Gift of Longevity to the Woman that Gave You Yours! Over the years we’ve all gotten our Mums a mug that has sat there getting dusty, flowers that died within a week or handmade vouchers for hugs. Let’s be honest with ourselves – we’re all guilty of not spoiling our Mums on Mother’s Day as much…

In today’s blog we discuss a topic that is often overlooked or not perceived by people as something that can be improved; that is the pelvic floor. Urinary incontinence affects up to 13% of Australian men and up to 37% of Australian women (1). Additionally, 1 in 5 women suffer from pelvic organ prolapse which…

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss how Exercise plays a critical role in preventing the detrimental effects of Sarcopenia and Frailty. Sarcopenia is a Latin word which means “Poverty of Flesh”.  It is defined as: “A decline in muscle function associated with a loss of muscle mass.” Sarcopenia is a consequence…