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 […]
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As mentioned before the information differs for different chronic health populations, with medications and biological factors playing a role. Eating meals containing carbohydrates are known to increase blood glucose and insulin concentrations. When this is followed by exercise, glucose uptake into skeletal muscle is enhanced, leading to a lower effect on blood glucose. This has
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Cupping What is it? Cupping is the application of a ‘cup’ to the skin to create a suction. It is used in western therapeutic sessions to increase blood flow through the area, reduce inflammation, loosen fascia and tissues, and pull any build up in the tissues up to the surface for the lymphatic system to
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Headaches? Headaches are characterised as any pain present in the head or face. While there are many different types of headaches, they can be classified into two main groups: Primary Headaches and Secondary Headaches. Primary Headaches are not due to another underlying medical condition (Migraine, Cluster headaches, and Tension Headaches fall into this category). Secondary
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So, you have ruptured your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Well… you are not alone. Thousands of people sustain this injury every year. You do get better, it does take time and it takes consistency in your approach to rehabilitation. The most important thing is that you stay positive and focused on the process. It is
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Are you becoming more prone to stumbling? Are everyday activities getting harder involving getting on and off the ground? Maybe your parents are showing signs of slowing down and finding it harder to get around the house. These are all symptoms that can come along as we age, and there is something we can do
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What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinsons is the second most common Neurodegenerative disease, second after Alzheimer. The neurological system includes the brain, spinal cord and all the nerves throughout our body. Parkinsons disease is the deterioration of the receptors that accept dopamine. Within our body, we have specific receptors for particular cells. Those receptors job is
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Mobility drills are a great way to warm your body up prior to a big workout and is actually quite important to ease in to it with these type of movements. Bridget Nash, Exercise Physiologist, shows are through some of the common ones we use here in the gym to get our clients bodies moving
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So, what is the Rotator Cuff? Our Rotator Cuff is comprised of 4 muscles surrounding the shoulder: Supraspinatus, Subscapularis, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor. All these muscles work together to move the shoulder in all different ranges of motion. If we injure one of these muscles, it will affect how we move our shoulder as a
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Do you want to improve your skills during your netball game? Just starting to play netball and don’t know where to start? We currently have spots in our Netball Program from 6 am – 6:45 am or 6:45 am – 7:30 am. S&C Coach Elyshia Polkinghorne will run these with over ten years of experience
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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
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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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