After more than 20 years of helping people train to improve their physical and mental well-being, this question is “silently” asked. “Can I lose weight?” That means so many different things to so many different people. The definition of healthy weight loss is around or just under 1% of bodyweight on a weekly basis. That […]
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Exercising when Pregnant is a commonly discussed topic with many people. The research would suggest that if you have an uncomplicated pregnancy, or you have not been advised by your treating doctor or allied health professional, then the answer is “yes you should exercise.” The next question, which is probably the most important question, is
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Did you know? A study conducted to examine ankle sprains in netball found the injury rate for ankle sprains for netball is 1.74/1000 hours of playing or training time. Have you ever thought about how many hours you might have spent before having an ankle sprain? So, can you make your body LESS likely to
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What is your Lymphatic System?Your lymphatic system is a marvellous cross between your immune and circulatory systems consisting of tissue, vessels and nodes. It circulates lymph fluid throughout your body that collects bacteria, viruses and waste products. The fluid flows into your lymph nodes via the vessels, where lymphocytes filter out the waste/infectious materials. These
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Alcohol and celebrations are a big part of sport. It’s the perfect moment. You’ve just had a win. You’re hot, absolutely buggered but surrounded by your best mates. A cold beer straight from the esky would be the best thing to quench your dehydration and perk you up to continue celebrating your victory. Unfortunately, alcohol
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As performance coaches, one big part of our job is making sure our athletes are fit to play their chosen sport – including injury prevention and return to sport in collaboration with the athlete’s physio team. Injury prevention isn’t exclusive to young athletes; as we age, it is important that we maintain strength, joint mobility
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Smoking has been a contentious practice over the last couple of decades. To try and help make informed decisions about smoking here is some information to help you. Nicotine is the addictive chemical in cigarettes which acts on the brain by releasing adrenaline and dopamine. Researchers at Harvard are researching the effects/ benefits of nicotine
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Stretching is an ideal ingredient to fulfill a healthy and fit lifestyle or achieve superior athletic performance. Stretching in all forms is important in keeping muscles appropriately conditioned and flexible, and in turn, that flexibility is vital to maintain a functional range of motion within the joints. When one doesn’t stretch (unless you are blessed
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In women, the ovarian cycle is the body’s monthly report card for health. A regular cycle lasts approximately 21-35 days and is divided into two phases: the follicular phase – driven by an increase in estradiol (estrogen); and the luteal phase – driven by a rise in progesterone. With these fluctuating hormone levels, we can
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The immune system is a complex network made up of many different cells, tissues and organs in the body. Its purpose is to help the body fight and defend itself from disease-causing germs such as bacteria and viruses. It is essential in recognizing and neutralizing harmful substances that have entered the body from the environment.
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In May last year I filmed a video explaining the stress response and why the incorporation of regular physical activity is important for modulating stress. Today I wanted to expand on this concept and link it to states of anxiety and depression. The newest research is demonstrating a link between anxiety, depression and most other
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Does listening to music help make you exercise harder? In today’s world, we now live with technology that has brought us closer to music than ever before, playing a role in our emotional and social lives. According to the available research, music in general can capture attention, trigger a range of emotions, alter or regulate
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These are 5 stages of a developing athlete: 6-10yrs of age – Train for Fun10-14yrs – Train to Train14-16yrs – Train to Compete16+ yrs – Train to win It is really important to remember these stages when coaching younger athletes. The overall goal of LTAD is to develop motor skills, firstly of a generalised nature
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