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Is exercise actually bad for your knees?
Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss the myth of whether or not exercise is bad for your knees and in particular, knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition in which the cartilage, that is, the protective layer on the surfaces of the bones in the joint, weakens…
Five tips for weight loss!
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay share 5 tips for weight loss. Start with the end in mind Set a reasonable goal to work towards using SMART goals. Get your family and friends onboard by telling them about your goal. They can share in the excitement and help keep you…
Why should you keep exercising over the Christmas break?
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss the importance of continuing to train over the Christmas break to maintain your fitness and decrease risk of injury. We all know how easy it is to stray from our regular routine during the Christmas break. Social events increase, more time is…
Is the best way to get a strong core doing sit ups?
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss one of the most common myths is that you need to do lots of sit ups to get a strong core. The first thing we need to look at to debunk this myth is what our core muscles actually are and their…
Five exercises for runners
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay ask Georgia what her 5 favourite exercises for runners are. Many recreational runners make the mistake of not including strength training in their weekly routine. Lack of strength, paired with a sudden increase in load (us runners tend to overdo it) often results…
Why exercise is so important for management of diabetes
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss the evidence of exercise for improving insulin sensitivity and managing blood sugar levels in Diabetic populations and discuss the role of exercise for the prevention of diabetes. Diabetes has been referred to as one of the biggest challenges facing Australia’s healthcare system…
How to stay motivated during the Christmas break?
With Christmas and the New Year approaching fast, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss the top tips on staying motivated during this time. It’s been a challenging and volatile year for everyone, so the team at Longevity Exercise Physiology are reminding all Australians to take the time these holidays…
Why movement is the best medicine for low back pain
In today’s blog, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Neutral Bay and Balmain discuss what the research says about exercise and low back pain! Impact of back pain Back pain can be attributed to a complication with our bones, joints, connective tissue, muscle, and nerves of the back. This pain can often also persist after any…