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Every personal trainer remembers their first client. They are often a friend or family member or at least someone in your immediate social circle. My first client was not only a great friend but also became inadvertently a great teacher for me. I’d been coaching and training people for many years but this was my first formal client and it takes someone who has belief in you to allow you to take charge of their health and fitness and share themselves with you. Little did I know at the time but the challenges that lay ahead for Monique were beyond anything either of us could have expected. Monique had just had her first child and had a goal of returning to competitive touch football and recapturing her pre-baby fitness. She did this with amazing dedication and veritable ease but this would perhaps be the easiest challenge of the next few years of her life. Here is Monique’s story in her own words:

Did you know that exercise is one of the most effective ways to combat heart disease? Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but there’s good news: physical activity can significantly reduce your risk. Whether you’re trying to prevent heart disease or improve your heart health after a diagnosis, exercise is a powerful…

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many of its risk factors can be managed—and even reversed—through lifestyle changes. Exercise physiology is a powerful, evidence-based approach to improving heart health, reducing risk factors, and enhancing overall well-being. By focusing on cardiovascular fitness, strength, and metabolic…

Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne,Edgecliff,Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain discuss plantar fasciitis; what it is, common risk factors and symptoms and how exercise can help in the treatment. What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes and its role is to absorb shock and support the…

Longevity Exercise Physiology and Personal Training Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne, Balmain and Bella Vista explore the great benefits boxing can have on your health. When you hear the word boxing, you might think of two blokes slogging it out in the ring with nothing but a pair of shorts and a pair of gloves–something that you might glance…

Hearing that higher repetitions with lighter weights have little effect in muscle mass may have you questioning your fitness routine. In contrast, it’s well-established that heavy weights lead to greater hypertrophy, however, science has proven both WRONG!   Today, Annabel and the teams at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, Neutral Bay, Coburg – Melbourne, and Barrie, Ontario…