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Hey, it’s Charlie. I’m in my first year at the University of Sydney, studying a Masters of Exercise Physiology, and I’m back again for another week  in review of my placement at Longevity Marrickville. Let’s see how my last week here at Longevity treated me… This week I had my last sessions with some great…

Longevity Exercise Physiology Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne, Balmain and Bella Vista are Allied Health Professionals who offer and accept private health rebates. Exercise Physiologists specialise in the delivery of exercise for the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and musculoskeletal injuries. When is the best time to use my…

The 9th of August is rapidly approaching and here is a re-post of my tips to get you through each section of the City2Surf. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of the world’s most popular fun run and a little bit of my story:

I first competed in the City2Surf when I was 16. I was fortunate to enough to be sponsored by the Department of Sport and Recreation and it was quite the adventure travelling to Sydney for the first time by plane from Gunnedah.

That year I made a lot of mistakes but still managed a great time of 51mins 15secs which was aided by having the luxury of a preferred start position. The race record is 40mins 3secs set by Steve Moneghetti in 1991 (see picture above). Since then I have run the race a further 5-6 times with all times under 60mins. I have to say that running under 60mins from the back of the pack is probably tougher than a 51min from the preferred start line! It’s not easy running on the gutter for 14km to avoid the crowds and prams. That said, if you know a few tricks you can save yourself a lot of time and energy. Here is my breakdown of how to run a strong City2Surf time:

Carbohydrate loading is just eating a bowl of pasta the night before, MYTH. Carbohydrate loading is the process of maximising the storage of muscle glycogen prior to completing an endurance event. Carbohydrate loading requires a 1-3 day period of high carbohydrate intake (usually 7-10g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight)

Longevity Marrickville, offers Exercise Physiology sessions face to face within the gym, home visits, outdoor sessions, and Telehealth consultations via FaceTime or Zoom. We service many areas around Marrickville including Newtown, Stanmore, Petersham, Dulwich Hill, Sydenham, St Peters, Tempe and other suburbs in the Inner West and Western suburbs. Everyone can benefit from seeing an Exercise…

Our Drummoyne Exercise Physiologist, Kale Barton- Bissaker, has unfortunately seen first hand the consequence of men suffering from poor physical and mental health. Kale’s Father passed away of oesophageal cancer in 2013. In 2019, his best friend tragically took his own life. Both of these events have strongly influenced Kale’s perspective on men’s health and…