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Although weight loss is the primary goal for a lot of clients and is independently associated with mortality, cardiovascular disease risk, type 2 diabetes risk and many more morbidities, it is important to consider the health benefits that exercise brings irrespective of weight loss. As 24% of “healthy” weight individuals are considered metabolically obese and…

This week, Longevity Exercise Physiology discuss cardio equipment and exercise in the gym. Our Exercise Physiologists at our Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  locations use cardio equipment and protocols in their exercise prescription to help their clients achieve their goals.   Benefits of cardiovascular training include but are not limited to: Decreased risk of…

If you think that succeeds happens in a linear fashion, you are mistaken. Challenge is often the stimulus for personal growth.

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…

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.

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario – Canada  discuss COPD and how exercise can help.   What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that results in obstructed airflow, from an inflammatory response in the lungs that is not completely reversible (Morris et…