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Learning the Ropes: Week 1 & 2 of My Exercise Physiology Internship Journey
Hey, I’m Taylah! I am currently in my final year of completing my Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Deakin University and have just finished my first couple of weeks as an Intern at Longevity in Coburg. Week 1 began with onboarding where I met the team and was introduced…
Protect Your Brain: How Exercise Can Fight Dementia and Cognitive Decline
When we think of names like Wally Lewis, Peter Sterling, Danny Frawley, and Polly Farmer, we remember their monumental contributions to the NRL and AFL, helping shape their respective games into what we know and love today. Sadly, apart from prolific sporting careers. All these great names have another thing…
How Exercise Physiology can help manage your Hypertension in Broadbeach
High blood pressure, aka Hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” and goes unmanaged throughout a lot of lives. Hypertension doesn’t typically present with overt symptoms but can have long lasting effects for your heart if gone unmanaged. According to the Heart Foundation, nearly one in three Australians over 18…
How to manage stress fracture through Exercise Physiology in Longevity Rosebery?
Are you experiencing discomfort through your body that just won’t go away? Whether you are training for your next half-marathon, hitting your strength training after work or just starting out with exercise, the body will experience muscular discomfort. But when discomfort started to linger, it could be more than just…
Lessons, Growth, and Goodbyes: My Final Week at Longevity
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…
Stroke Strikes Without Warning: How Exercise Can Save Your Life
The first time I saw someone having a stroke I was working at the pub. It was a typical weekday knock off. Cold brews flowing and yarns spinning on a beautiful hot Australian Summer’s day. I was working behind the bar, greeting the locals and pulling beers, just going through…
Placement Reflections: Week 5 at Longevity Marrickville with Charlie
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 week 5 treated me… This week I felt like I really honed my…
Managing Arthritis in Men: How Exercise Can Improve Your Life, Mobility, and Longevity
Arthritis affects millions, almost 15% of all Australians to be precise. Whether you’re on site or working in the office or enjoying retirement, managing chronic joint pain is a truly debilitating experience. As Exercise Physiologists, we understand just how challenging this reality is for our clients. At Longevity we use…
