Exercise Tips

Do I have a slow or fast metabolism? Metabolism is a frequently occurring word in the arena of health, nutrition, and exercise. There are few of us who can say that we have not heard (or even uttered the words ourselves) “slow metabolism” or “fast metabolism”, usually in the context of comparing two people and […]

The days are getting longer and the temperature is heating up. The cold veil of winter has slipped away to reveal the nation of Australia waking from its hibernation – it’s time to get out and get moving. Summer and the end of year holidays are a great time recharge your exercise routine. There’s a […]

The festive period is a challenging time for us all, particularly for those trying to manage their weight. Food is such a big part in Christmas and New Year celebrations. The following strategies are here to help you manage the festive season so you can keep your health on track whilst you are enjoying this […]

In a recent study of more than 100,000 adults, the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) was shown to increase substantially with greater amounts of daily sitting time. The paper, published in JAMA Cardiology in June 2022, followed participants for ~11years. The adults (35-70yrs of age) sampled in the study came from a […]

Norman Swan interviews Luigi Fontana, link. Life expectancy has been rising 3 months per year since the mid-19th Century. In Australia, we are one of the top six nations for life expectancy. However, our metabolic health is declining while our abdominal girth is increasing.  Clinically speaking, metabolic health is defined by optimal levels of five […]

Pilates fits under the umbrella of exercise known as resistance training. Resistance training is good for musculoskeletal and joint health but does not have as great an effect on cardiovascular health and cardio respiratory fitness when compared to other forms of exercise (e.g., running and cycling). Within the Pilates discipline there are many different methods. […]