How to correctly perform a deadlift
Watch as Glenn Hansen and Jordan Moffit demonstrate how to correctly perform a deadlift and how you can work your way up from the basics.
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Mums and Bubs: Stepping Up Class
We had a smaller Mums and Bubs: Stepping up class this week but that means more one on one time! I always love to see mums progress through to the next round and see the progress!
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Dinner Inspo! Marions Kitchen Thai Pork ‘Laab’ Salad
As a self-proclaimed foodie, you can trust my decision in recommending this dish! I love trying different cultures cuisines and have fallen in love with this recipe. It is a go-to in my family for a quick, easy and fresh dinner. BONUS: As a mum, I have become very good at meal prepping (but I
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Balance Program @ Vector Health & Performance with Aaron Sullivan
REGISTER HERE FOR OUR BALANCE PROGRAM No matter whether you are a runner, court or field sport athlete or you do extreme sports, balance is generally one of those unspoken entities that is often forgotten about. You do not have to be an “athlete’ to benefit from balance training either. Whether you like motorbike riding,
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Can I lose weight?
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 – should I?
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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Can you injury-proof yourself for netball?
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 and how we can help with Lymphedema
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 Sports, how do they mix?
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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Knee Injuries & Injury Prevention
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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WHY DOES STRETCHING HELP WITH MUSCLES
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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Hormonal Cycles in Women
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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Does exercise help boost your immune system?
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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