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The role of Exercise in Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a type of cardiovascular disease in which narrowed arteries result in a reduced blood flow to the limbs. Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay discuss common causes of PAD and the important role exercise plays in…
Exercise and Hip Bursitis
Hip Bursitis? Trochanteric Bursitis? Or something else? – A discussion around common hip pain and how to treat it. Today, Nate and the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at the Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay locations discuss a common chronic pain condition of the hip, outlining the anatomy of the…
Annabel investigates… Sleep
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…
The effect of Exercise on Sarcopenia & Frailty
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…
Free weight exercises
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,…
Annabel investigates…. How does social media affect your mental health and the motivation to exercise?
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…
Exercise and Pregnancy back pain
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…
Exercise & Mental Health
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…