A new year, a new you. What are your exercise

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay and Coburg, Melbourne, discuss the importance of Grip strength as an indicator of health.   When you go to see your GP for a health check up you will be aware of your traditional health tests – blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and body composition. These all…

It has only been in the past few decades that we have really started examining why exercise is vital for women’s health. Our exercise habits play a huge role in determining our overall health in all stages of life, particularly during periods of hormonal change (such as menopause). Factoring in exercise will not only lead…

  Out of 168 hours in your week how many hours do you get to spend alone, focusing solely on you and what you want to achieve in life? For a lot of time poor adults this number is very small, and chances are you get to the end of the week and realise that work,…

Strength Training 101:

I’ve blogged before about the 4 sessions everyone should be doing to improve their cardiovascular fitness. This week I take a look at the basics of strength training and give my top tips for putting together an effective training program. First of all, I feel it is important to point out why strength training is important. Strength or resistance training promotes muscle cell growth (hypertrophy), increases bone density, prevents muscle wastage with age (sarcopenia) and bone loss with age (osteopenia and osteoporosis). Resistance training has been proven to be beneficial for people of all ages and genders. The difficult part is knowing what to do and how much of it to do. Here is a great starting guide:

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne,Edgecliff, Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain is made up of a team of Accredited Exercise Physiologists. Today we answer a frequently asked question: What does it actually mean to be ‘Accredited’?   An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) means that they are governed by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), which is the peak professional body and only…

This past weekend, the Longevity team gathered for our inaugural Winter Well-Being Retreat, an event dedicated to prioritising self-care and well-being. Nestled on a stunning 26-acre estate in the heart of the Hunter region, the retreat provided a serene escape from our daily routines, allowing us to recharge, reconnect, and rejuvenate in the most tranquil…