Exercise during and after breast cancer treatment has been shown to: Reduce cancer-related fatigue Manage musculoskeletal concerns including shoulder dysfunction Reduce deconditioning and functional decline associated with many of the treatments, along with maintaining/improving muscle mass Manage post-surgical pain Improve muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness Manage cardiometabolic risk factors related…
A post-partum runner refers to anyone who identifies as a runner, regardless of mileage or frequency, and has had a baby, regardless of time since childbirth. There are a number of assessments that should be conducted prior to running. A Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist (PFP) is the best placed person to…
No matter how small or large your fitness goals may be, recovering from exercise should be a vital aspect of your fitness routine to ensure you are receiving the most benefit from all your efforts. Detailed below are some useful tips you can incorporate to help maximise your recovery, prevent…
It’s important to know that the terms good and bad can mean different things for different people but for the sake of simplicity I will use them in this post. Some tips for creating good habits… 1.Make it obvious Often we are unaware of our habits, so you can start…
It’s important to know that the terms good and bad can mean different things for different people but for the sake of simplicity I will use them in this post. Some tips for breaking bad habits… 1.Make it invisible Often the bad choice is the obvious one that’s right in…
Research has shown that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer and may also improve outcomes for those already diagnosed. Regular physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight, which is crucial since obesity has been linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Moreover, exercise…
What does the research say? Regular exercise can be equally effective as antidepressant medication in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. Exercise can further assist individuals with depression who only partially respond to anti-depressant medication. Both aerobic exercise (walking/jogging/cycling etc.) and resistance (strength) exercises have been found to be…
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are healthcare professionals who specialise in designing and implementing safe, effective exercise programs tailored to individual needs. For pregnant women, this means recieving expert guidance on how to stay active in a way that supports both maternal and fetal health through the many physiological changes that…
Ever thought your diet only impacts your waistline, not your mood? It’s a common myth that eating healthy is just about physical health. In reality, what you eat plays a crucial role in how you feel emotionally thanks to the Gut-Brain Connection. The Gut-Brain Connection The gut-brain connection (or axis)…
