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Yogetch Class at Longevity
Longevity Yogetch Class at Regenesis Yogetch classes with Personal Trainer Nicola Vrachnas are continuing at Regenesis. This class is run at 9am on Wednesdays. It includes a unique blend of yoga style and traditional stretching techniques. Yogetch is an excellent complementary class to any cardiovascular or strength program. Yogetch…
2017 City2Surf Client Running Guide
In 2017, Longevity Personal Training and Exercise Physiology will have another record number of clients, friends and fundraisers preparing for the City2Surf. Once again, I thought it would be pertinent to pass on some of my advice as a former distance runner turned sprinter on some of the do’s and…
Hip Extension 2: Nicola and Laura Challenge You to Try This Exercise
Recently, our Exercise Physiologist James Davis and Longevity Founder Jarrat Wood described how the extension of the hip is the foundational movement for all basic athletic activity: running, jumping and lifting. You can view the original video here: In this video, Exercise Physiologist Laura Long and Personal Trainer Nicola Vrachnas…
The Fitness Industry and Professionalism: a Dark Day
The fitness industry and the exercise physiology industries were rocked this week with a stunning conviction of a man who defrauded Medicare claiming that he was an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Close to half a million dollars was claimed over a 5 year period by the man. His Provider Number with…
Shoulder Position Training for Overhead Lifting, Pressing and Pull Ups
In this video we answer the question of: “what is the best pre-workout exercise to prepare my shoulders for overhead lifting, pressing and pull ups?” Longevity exercise physiologist James Davis and Founder Jarrat Wood demonstrate good shoulder positioning in this ‘prehab’ exercise to help prevent and manage healthy shoulders for overhead pressing…
Client Success Story: A really fun run
City2Surf Preparation Begins at Longevity City2Surf is fast approaching and we will be sharing our wisdom that has allowed Longevity to assist inexperienced exercises become successful runners. The City2Surf is Australia’s largest fun run and entries are now open and our aerobic and anaerobic cardiovascular conditioning programs achieve extraordinary…
Welcome Exercise Physiologist Jack Whitaker
The team at Longevity has expanded again and we welcome our new Exercise Physiologist Jack Whitaker to the team. Here is a little bit of history on Jack and how he found his calling as an Exercise Physiologist. Growing up in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Jack was heavily involved…
National Exercise Right Week at Longevity Edgecliff and Lindfield
EXERCISE RIGHT WEEK 22nd – 28th MAY 2017 ESSA (https://www.essa.org.au) has put together a national awareness campaign for the 3rd year running. The focus of this year’s campaign is “Who’s your match? – Getting to know your expert of exercise”. Here at Longevity we have embraced Exercise Right Week (http://exerciseright.com.au) to promote awareness…