Last week we learnt that using simple lifestyle interventions i.e regularly exercising and eating healthy helps to control our weight. The most interesting thing to note is having more muscle will burn more kilojoules and therefore resistance training is paramount.   Following on, weight is accurate when you measure it…

Weight management is an important consideration in the realm of health and fitness, and a distinction from thinking of embarking on a “weight loss” or “weight gain” goal achieved through strict dieting. Thinking of your weight as an ever changing measure that you have complete control of increasing or decreasing…

What is Diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus refers to a number of chronic conditions that share the common feature of elevated blood glucose (sugar) levels (WHO Consultation, 1999). For the body to work properly it needs to convert glucose from food into energy. A hormone called insulin is essential for this conversion…

Flexibility is an important aspect of your overall health and fitness. Flexibility training should go hand in hand with your strength and aerobic training.   What happens when I stretch? Stretching causes the muscle fibers and surrounding connective tissue to lengthen. The stretch reflex attempts to resist the change in muscle…

Exercise Physiologist Courtney Maher has joined Longevity Personal Training and Exercise Physiology during a time of business growth. Her motivation, dedication and commitment to Longevity has been second to none.   Courtney developed a passion for movement from a young age, training and competing in dance and rhythmic gymnastics from…

What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a 3-Dimensional curvature of the spine. The curvature is typically in the form of an “S” or “C” shape – double or single curve, respectively. ‘Idiopathic Scoliosis’ is the most common type of scoliosis meaning the underlying cause is not known. This type of scoliosis…

In 2018, 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…

The Insight on SBS dedicated 2 episodes on ‘How to Exercise’ and ‘The Exercise Pill’ highlighting the role and the importance of exercise for health. It is estimated that approximately 11 million Australians, almost half the population of Australia, have one of eight chronic health conditions. These chronic health conditions…