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Still deciding whether to see a physio, chiro, or EP? When you’re in pain, recovering from injury, or managing a chronic condition, knowing who to turn to can feel overwhelming. The Exercise Physiology difference lies in our focus on lasting change and long-term health outcomes. We help you move better, feel stronger, and live longer. …

As a trainer with a strong background in exercise science and exercise physiology I take a slightly different approach to exercise. Basically, I use exercise prescription to improve someone’s health. Through exercise prescription we can treat people of all ages and a variety of health ailments in a very specific way. In effect, exercise becomes medicine.

In this more medical approach the ‘dose’ of exercise is adjusted through it’s intensity, volume, duration, regularity and modality.

Here are my top five tips for clients regardless of whether they are exercising for weight loss, cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, mental health, to limit the effects of ageing to decrease stress or if they just want to be in better health then they currently are:

Pregnancy is a special time in every mother’s life full of love, joy, and anticipation. But this doesn’t hide the weird cravings, mood swings, and the constant wonder if you’ll ever see your feet again.  Fear not future mama! Because there’s a little superhero inside of you (not just your bub) called exercise that’s waiting…

This was an interesting post I came across on Facebook portraying how much sugar would be consumed by those who drink a can of Coke each day for 1 week. Perhaps with pre diabetics and even diabetic patients it would be helpful to hold tangible amounts of sugar and fat corresponding to their unhealthy foods…