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Longevity Exercise Physiology and Personal Training Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne, Balmain and Bella Vista today discuss the connection between pelvic floor strength and lower back pain. Research shows that if urinary incontinence is improved through improved pelvic floor strength, it can reduce lower back pain Studies have shown that there is an association between…

“Time is the most precious commodity out there. It’s the one thing you can’t buy or ever buy back. Give it your absolute all to whatever task it is your doing, no matter how big or small it is.” – Muscle Prodigy

This is a deep quote that hits home every time we read it. Ultimately, this has brought us to writing this article on rest periods.

Why is it that we are constantly feeling pressed for time? Why do we always keep track of time whether it’s with our cell phones, watches, or clocks? Why do we always look at the time to see if it’s 5 pm yet at work? We are always keeping track of time, but why is it that we don’t keep track of time when we are training, as in our rest periods?

We’ve found that a lot of people don’t do it simply because they are always in a rush, too lazy to keep track of it, or they don’t understand the benefits of it. So, before we get down-right nasty with this article, just remember that this might not be your cup of tea, but trust us, we will make you think twice about going to buy a stop watch or busting out your I Pod’s stop watch during training.

How Much Time Should You Rest?

In today’s fast-paced world, the secret to a longer, healthier life might just be hidden in the habits of the world’s longest-living populations. Known as Blue Zones, these five regions — Okinawa (Japan), Ikaria (Greece), Sardinia (Italy), Nicoya (Costa Rica), and Loma Linda (California, USA) — are home to people who consistently live into their…

Knee pain can be a frustrating barrier to enjoying daily life—whether it’s returning to your favourite sport or completing your activities of daily living such as walking the dog and climbing stairs. At Longevity Exercise Physiology in Ascot Vale, we specialise in helping people of all ages and fitness levels overcome knee pain through personalised,…

What is a Neurological Condition vs Abnormality? The World Health Organisation (2019) defines neurological conditions as diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. This includes conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction and muscles. The common neurological conditions are epilepsy, dementia, stroke, cerebral palsy,…