Let’s face it, this can be a crazy time of year! It can be easy to get caught up in the hype that surrounds the silly season; the shopping, the crowds, lights, decorations, parties, family, food, gifts . . . the list goes on and can become quite overwhelming and…
Functions The festive season is a busy time for socialising. Some tips for the silly season: It’s ok to say no – you don’t need to go to every function if you don’t want to! Don’t attend a function starving – have a healthy snack beforehand to avoid overeating Watch…
Most of us probably eat enough protein if we’re eating a well balanced diet. However, there are times in our lives when we need to increase the amount of protein we eat such as if we’re recovering from an illness or surgery, exercising regularly for more than an hour a…
Keely MacLean Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Student) 22/11/22 A stroke is something that we don't see coming but it can have profound and sometimes lasting effects. We as Exercise Physiologists tend to shape our rehabilitation methods around something called 'neuroplasticity', so what is it and why is it so important?…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) MS is characterised by damage to the central nervous system known as demyelination or plaques throughout the brain and spinal cord. This interrupts and slows the transmission of nerve impulses and causes a number of symptoms, including: Physical disability Cognitive disability Extreme fatigue Temperature sensitivity Depression Whilst…
Hannah Bain Accredited Exercise Physiologist Less than 23% of 5 - 14 years old's are moving for 60 minutes per day.... Most of us are aware of the adult recommendations for physical activity (150-300 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activity per week). But how well do we…
Nutrigenomics is the study of how our genes (or DNA) affect the relationship between the food we eat and our bodies. It’s a booming industry and it’s forecast to get even bigger. The mapping of the human genome back in the 1990s brought about an era of science never seen…
Warm-ups and cool downs are something we all hear about all the time, but not many of us truly understand why everyone says they are so important. So, what are they and how can we make the most out of them to improve our functionality, exercise performance, and exercise routine?…
Many incredible things happen in our body when we exercise; our heart, muscles, bones and lungs all get stronger among other positive changes. Some of the most fascinating changes however occur in our brains! Here are some of the wonderful adaptations that occur in our brains when we exercise: …
