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Night Moves: Why Evening Walks During Vivid Might Be the Best Exercise You’re Missing
As the days get shorter and the nights come alive with colour, Vivid Sydney offers more than just a dazzling display of lights — it’s an invitation to move. Between the glowing projections, immersive art installations, and bustling streets, your nightly stroll could become one of the most enjoyable and…
Beyond the Degree: Soft Skills That Set You Apart
As exercise physiologists, our role goes far beyond technical knowledge and certifications. While a strong foundation in exercise science, physiology, and rehabilitation is essential, it’s the soft skills that can truly set you apart in the workplace and in your career. These are the skills that help us build meaningful…
Why Exercise Is Your Best Prescription (No Side Effects Required!)
Living with a chronic condition like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis or depression can feel exhausting. You may have tried medications, changed your diet, or simply done your best to manage the pain and fatigue. What if one of the most powerful tools to help you feel better…
Running vs Walking: Which Is Better for Longevity?
(Hint: Both!) If your goal is to live longer, move better, and feel healthier as you age, you may be wondering:Should I be walking or running? The truth is, both walking and running offer science-backed benefits for longevity—and the best approach depends on your body, goals, and lifestyle. What matters most…
How to Future-Proof Your Body: Train for the Decades Ahead
We make plans for our careers, our finances, and even our holidays—but what about our bodies? It’s easy to focus on how we feel now without considering the decades to come. But the truth is, the choices you make today about your movement, exercise, and recovery habits will shape the body you…
The Top Skills Employers Are Looking for (and How to Build Them Now)
If you’re a student or recent graduate in the health and exercise space, chances are you’re deeply passionate about helping people live better, longer lives. You’ve worked hard, studied harder, and now you’re standing at the edge of the next big step: your career. But alongside that excitement, there might…
Healthy Hearts, Happy Lives: Exercise and Longevity for Women
Heart disease is a leading cause of illness and death among women globally. In Australia, cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects over half a million women, accounting for nearly 30% of all female deaths[1]. The good news is that regular exercise can play a crucial role in reducing the risk of heart…
Want to Live Longer? How Moving More and Flexible Training Programs Facilitate Longevity.
You want to feel better. Move better. Live longer. But when you’re dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, or a long-standing condition, it can feel like your body is working against you as opposed to with you. Maybe workouts have left you sore or sidelined. Maybe rest days turn into rest…