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Building strength and muscle for seniors - the benefits of strength training
Seniors often face challenges with everyday activities that require strength. But there are things you can do to support your body to stay strong as you age. Strength training fabulous for maintaining muscle mass. And it’s never too late to get started.
Resistance training for postmenopausal women
There is an increasing body of evidence to support postmenopausal resistance training to prevent/slow the progression of osteoporosis. The greatest risk factors for osteoporosis are an inactive lifestyle, hormone changes and the compromising of bone and muscle strength.
The importance of exercise for people with diabetes mellitus
The benefits of regular exercise cannot be overstated. Exercise helps to improve mood and sleep, muscle strength and bone mass, lower blood glucose levels (BGLs), improve heart health and more.
The importance of hydration
Without maintaining an adequate level of hydration our bodies can’t function at their best. Water is an essential component for our daily functions.
Benefits of a health coach
A coach can help you to identify your goals and provide the clear steps to help you achieve it. A health coach is experienced in the health scope identifying lifestyle behaviours that you would like to change to improve your health and wellbeing and can make the overwhelming task totally achievable.
How to get moving again after bariatric or weight loss surgery
There are various types of bariatric surgery that can aid weight loss. We explore the types of bariatric surgery and what to expect after the surgery. Starting an exercise program after bariatric surgery can be overwhelming. An experienced Exercise Physiologist will reassure you and provide safe and effective exercises to help you increase confidence, mobility and fitness.
Do you have a happy bladder?
Can you make it to the toilet without running or leaking? Do you empty your bladder 6-8 times a day? Is your stream strong and steady? Can you hold off going to the toilet? Embody Movement Physiotherapist Rachel Morgan-Varlow explores what makes a happy bladder and provides tips for reducing sudden urinary urgency.
How exercise can help manage hypothyroidism
Moderate exercise is key when managing hypothyroidism but there is no one program that will work for everyone. Exercise needs to be tailored to your symptoms and how your body is feeling day-to-day. Alicea, our Exercise Physiologist, can help you exercise safely whilst managing symptoms.
Metabolic Syndrome – the silent killer
Metabolic Syndrome is a disease which is diagnosed by the presence of a group of symptoms. The more symptoms, the higher your risk of developing diabetes, stroke and heart disease. With good lifestyle choices, metabolic syndrome can be managed and reversed before the onset of more serious diseases.
Exercise for bone health: How to improve your bone density
Bone health is something we take for granted. We know from a young age that we need to consume calcium, get enough Vitamin D and participate in regular exercise to maintain strong healthy bones. But did you know that as we age, it gets more difficult for our body to maintain optimal bone density.