How effective is exercise when it comes to weight loss?

How effective is exercise when it comes to weight loss?

When it comes to weight loss, there are A LOT of different factors that can influence how effective your journey is. Some of these factors include diet, lifestyle, genetics, and EXERCISE. How effective is exercise when it comes to weight loss and what role can...
Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise: Getting Started

Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise: Getting Started

Did you know that over 1.2 million Australians live with Type 2 Diabetes (and the numbers are growing!) You’ve just left your doctor’s office after hearing that your sugar levels have increased. He’s asked you to eat healthier and walk more. What...
What is an Exercise Physiologist?

What is an Exercise Physiologist?

So, I’ve heard of a physio. I’ve also heard of exercise. But what is an exercise physiologist?! More often than not, we begin a consult by answering the question: “What’s the difference between an exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist?” Not many...
Cancer and Exercise

Cancer and Exercise

Firstly, what is Cancer? Cancer is developed when abnormal cells (the body’s basic building blocks) grow in an uncontrolled way. These cells can develop within all parts of the body and can eventually invade surrounding tissue (by spreading through our blood and...
I have Osteoarthritis! How can exercise help me?

I have Osteoarthritis! How can exercise help me?

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA for short) is the most common type of arthritis – affecting about 10% of Australians. OA occurs when the protective cartilage in our joints (that cushion the ends of our bones) “wear” down over time....
I’m so tired! How do I improve my sleep?

I’m so tired! How do I improve my sleep?

Cranky…tired…moody. You’ve been struggling to get to sleep and it’s really starting to take it’s toll. A report published in 2019 on Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Australia, revealed that 6/10 of the study’s respondents reported...