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: …
The deadlift is a whole body strengthening exercise, especially for the posterior chain (muscles at the back of the body). The primary muscle movers include the hamstrings, glutes, adductors, calves, quadriceps and lower back, alongside many other muscle groups to both control and stabilise the movement. The Functionality of a…
Our pelvic floor is made up of muscles and tissues that stretch, like a supportive trampoline, from your pubic bone at the front of your pelvis, to your tailbone at the bottom of your spine. It also stretches sideways from one sitting bone to the other. Your pelvic…
