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On-the-Go Glute Workout!
There’s so many reasons why you may not get to do the exercise you want or need to do for your body. Travel for work, young kids to look after, long work hours, transport difficulties, the list goes on. The following workout is designed for people with busy lives who still need to work on
Pregnancy Massage
Every woman will experience pregnancy differently, from how you carry your baby (or babies), to the pain or sickness you can feel. Your body goes through many growing pains and changes during this time. Unfortunately the reality is that it’s not all “peaches and cream”……but that is where pregnancy massage can help. REDUCTION OF
Are group fitness classes dangerous?
Within the past few years we have seen a drastic increase in group fitness classes. Between Les Mills, CrossFit, F45, and Body Fit clearly there’s something to this trend of group classes. With a new trend of course comes critics claiming “F45 causes back injuries” or “CrossFit is bad for your shoulders”. As a
Magnesium health benefits
Are you irritable, lethargic or low in mood? Are you suffering from muscle cramps and having trouble getting to sleep? All signs point to a possible magnesium deficiency…… What is Magnesium? Magnesium is an essential mineral for over 300 different chemical reactions in the body. It is essential for energy production (and therefore your
Benefits of Walking
For many people, running isn’t an option, due to injury, pregnancy or for medical reasons. Walking is a wonderful, easy and free activity that has many health benefits, both physically and mentally. Benefits of Walking Boosts bone density, which is so important in the prevention of osteoporosis Decreases risk of heart disease, diabetes and
Muscle soreness after exercise – DOMS
We all know that feeling of achy, sore and stiff muscles after a workout. This is called “Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness” (DOMS). DOMS is very common and typically occurs if you have started a new exercise regimen. Increasing your exercise intensity, duration or your resistance weights can also lead to DOMS. What happens to the
Staying hydrated over summer
Importance of Hydration As the weather starts to heat up and the temperature is consistently warmer, it’s a good time to remember the importance of adequate hydration. Hydration is essential to our body’s overall health, with approximately 60% of our bodies make up being water. Water is vital for survival, it helps to regulate the
Vertigo – A Case Study
BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is a condition that causes a sudden onset of vertigo when the head is moved into certain positions. Vertigo is felt as dizziness and is often combined with nausea. BPPV is caused by a dislodging of tiny crystals within the inner ear. The inner ear contains three semicircular canals which
Simple ways to live more eco-friendly & reduce your footprint
With the ban on plastic bags in major supermarkets, in just 3 months Australia saved 1.5 billion single use plastic bags from ending up in landfill!! Woohoo! Although this is a great start, there’s plenty of other simple things we can all do to reduce our environmental footprint. Here are some ideas to help you
Good toileting habits – more than just washing your hands!
Going to the toilet. It’s not something we talk about a lot but having good toilet habits can make a big difference with continence and gastrointestinal health. So let’s chat! Toilet position How you sit on the toilet can affect the position of your bladder and bowel, and therefore how well these are