Sleep…how much sleep should we be getting? What are the benefits? And how does it link to exercise?   Sleep plays a vital role in your physical and mental health. Being able to get a good quality sleep, empowers the body to recover efficiently and allows the body to be…

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss how Exercise plays a critical role in preventing the detrimental effects of Sarcopenia and Frailty. Sarcopenia is a Latin word which means “Poverty of Flesh”.  It is defined as: “A decline in muscle function associated with a loss of muscle…

This week Longevity Exercise Physiology discuss free weights and exercise in the gym. Our Exercise Physiologists at our Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  locations use resistance training to help their clients achieve their goals.  Using free weights in the gym can be a daunting experience for the first time,…

With social media becoming a large part of our lives, it has been shown to negatively affect an individual’s mental health, which can decrease one’s motivation to participate in physical activity. It is crucial to understand your motivation to exercise. Do you exercise to enhance your appearance, or do you…

Can exercise help pregnancy back pain? Back pain is very common during pregnancy and can be experienced during any trimester. Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss the common reasons as to why back pain occurs during pregnancy and how exercise can be used to help manage this…

Today, Grayson Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss the effect of Exercise in treating and managing Mental Health conditions. Mental health is an aspect of health everyone has and is just as important as physical health. It can often be confused with mental illness; although the two…

Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  discuss the effect of Exercise in treating and managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).   What is PCOS? “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive disorder associated with metabolic dysfunction and affects 8-13% of women.” Polycystic translates as ‘many cysts’. In…

Last time we discussed performance, it centred around the principles of progressive overload and periodisation to maximise adaptation and timing of peak performance for competitions. Today, Nate and the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  locations discuss a third principle, that of specificity.   “Adaptations…