Want an inside look at our Junior program? Here is your chance! These classes are run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6 am. We highlight injury prevention, mobility & stability exercises, basic movement patterns, understanding different movement planes, improving aerobic fitness, speed & change of direction, and training correctly. These classes are perfect for […]
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Our Rockhampton gym @ 102 William Street, Rockhampton is all about making the gym a second home for young people who want to work hard on their goals. You do not have to be an athlete, you just have to want to improve. That is why our first value in business is “non-judgemental.” It is
Teenage gym – Is the gym a good place for teenagers? Learn More »
How physio can help your children’s feet! Has your little one ever complained about pain, aching, soreness or heavy legs or hips, especially at the days end? Have you ever noticed that your child tends to be a bit clumsy and find themselves tripping over their own feet?Have you noticed that your child’s ankles or feet
Physiotherapy for your children’s feet. Learn More »
Elyshia, S&C Coach, takes us through a variety of different jump and land techniques such as: – 2-2 Jump– 2-1 Jump – Rebound Jumps– Broad Jumps– Lateral JumpsThese can all be used throughout different sports and in day to day life to aid in balance and coordination!
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We are often used to hearing about the many ways the sun can be harmful to our skin. Although there are risks when it comes to over-exposure to the sun, the right balance can actually have multiple benefits to our general health Sunlight can trigger the release of hormones in our brain. This exposure in particular
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Balance skills and speed and agility were the go to today, seeing children trying new things and accomplishing exercises they didn’t think they could is why we are doing this! Two more days to go!!
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Do you have any queries or questions about whether your child is reaching age-appropriate milestones? What: A developmental screen is a general measure of your child’s development (fine and gross motor). Screenings provide a holistic overview of your child’s strengths and needs. Why: It can help you to celebrate and nurture your child’s strengths and
Why do we do Early Child Developmental Screenings? Learn More »
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
Can you injury-proof yourself for netball? Learn More »
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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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 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
Exercise for Anxiety and Depression. Learn More »
NEW YEAR JUNIOR CLINIC ????♀️ Start the year off right with this three-day intensive clinic where you will learn things about nutrition and technique as well as all things mobility, agility, speed, flexibility, strength, and aerobic fitness. Day one and three will be at Vector Health and day 2 will be out at a park
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Why do we test? 1. Provide objective feedback at the start, during and the end of a training cycle. 2. Where necessary, provide feedback that helps benchmark against athletes that you are going to compete against. At Vector Health, we test in two ways. We test objectively, so measures such as vertical jump, speed, agility,
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