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Only half of Australians get enough exercise!
Did you know? Only half of Australians get enough exercise! – Exercise Right. The Australian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity OR 75 minutes of high intensity aerobic activity AND 2 resistance training sessions per week. Aerobic activity can consist of walking,…
Exercise Right Week: Movement is Medicine
This Week: 25th – 31st of May 2020 is Exercise Right Week. “Exercise Right Week is an annual public awareness campaign brought to you by Exercise & Sports Science Australia.” “This year, the theme is “Movement is Medicine“. We want to highlight how powerful exercise, physical activity and movement are…
The Apps I’m using during COVID-19
The current COVID-19 environment has been challenging for everyone. Two of the biggest challenges have been maintaining social connection and obtaining reliable information. I know for me personally, working more from home has resulted in a much higher use of technology including Television, Internet streaming, Mobile phone, and Laptop. In…
How to Start Running at any Age
Has COVID-19 had you running more or wanting to run more? Join the club! Without access to the gyms bikes, cross trainers, ski ergs or normal group aerobic classes, a lot of us have turned to running to get the heart rate up and that burst of high intensity aerobic…
Dylan’s Story: Hip Rehabilitation during COVID-19
Dylan’s experience of 2 hip surgeries and how he has kept up with his rehab during COVID-19 Many of the clients we work with at Longevity started with us due to an injury or illness as the focus of their treatment. Some are now considered old wounds – mostly healed…
Why walking will only get you half way
Whilst walking is a good form of exercise and we don’t want to downplay the importance of it, this modality will only get you half way in terms of your health and fitness. Longevity Personal Training and Exercise Physiology Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne dive into why you should be…
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a common issue that can arise. Longevity Personal Training and Exercise Physiology Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne give an outline on what it is, and how exercise can help manage it. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is nerve pain that generates from the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve originates…
5 questions to determine your physical preparedness to return to pre-lockdown activities
As we get ready to transition back into our regular exercise routines and start thinking more about return to sport or structured activity we must consider whether we are physically ready to get started again. 1. Are you strong enough? Simply put, not being strong enough for a given activity…