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Staying active over the xmas period!
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss staying active over the Christmas period! It’s very common for people to start to wind down and switch off this time of year, both with work but also personal health. I always like to say however, this is one of the…
5 tips for improving your cardio
In today’s blog, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Neutral Bay and Balmain discuss 5 tips for improving your cardio. Cardiovascular training, also known as aerobic training, is any form of exercise that elevates the heart and breathing rate. The Australian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend we should be active most days, preferably every day. Each week,…
Do you think gyms are scary?
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss the common idea that gyms are scary however we are here to help debunk that! Longevity is a team of Accredited Exercise Physiologists with 8 locations across Sydney. Majority of these locations are based out of gyms where we operate with our…
How to do a dynamic warm up
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Neutral Bay and Balmain will discuss the difference between static and dynamic stretching and the role of dynamic stretching in optimising performance. What is the difference between static and dynamic stretching? Static stretching (or static/passive flexibility) can be defined as an individual’s end range of motion, which is achieved in…
5 tips for staying accountable
In today’s blog, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Neutral Bay and Balmain discuss 5 tips for staying accountable and on track with your health goals. We understand, life gets in the way sometimes. You have something you want to achieve; you’ve set a goal, you’ve made a plan… but then something pressing comes up at…
Why we need to get fit for more than just summer
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss the importance of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training for good health and to reduce the risk of all-cause mortality. It is easy to get distracted by the perceived need to “Get fit in time for summer”. The weather is warmer, and everyone…
Common lower back exercises
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss take a look at exercise as treatment for lower back pain. Lower back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint worldwide, and it is estimated that up to 85% of all adults will experience low back pain at some stage during their…
“I’ll bulk up if I do weight training”
Today Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble and Balmain, and Neutral Bay discuss gaining muscle through training! A very common misconception for newcomers is resistance training will make you bulky fast. In short, gaining muscle mass isn’t an easy task, nor is it something that occurs naturally very fast. Gaining muscle mass requires a lot…