Health

Moving Through Cancer: Why Exercise is One of the Most Powerful Tools in Your Treatment Plan Evidence-based guidance for Australians diagnosed with cancer — what to do before, during, and after treatment, and why an Exercise Physiologist is an essential part of your care team. 169,500 New cancer diagnoses in Australia per year 72% Five-year […]

Why Strength Training Is Essential As You Age As we get older, it’s common to notice changes in strength, energy, and overall physical capacity. Tasks that once felt easy like carrying groceries, getting up from a chair, or climbing stairs can gradually become more challenging. Many people assume this is just a normal part of

How Exercise Physiologists can use VALD Technology Exercise Physiologists (EPs) are increasingly integrating advanced technology into their assessment and rehabilitation processes, and VALD Technology has emerged as a leading solution in this space. By combining objective data collection with user-friendly software, VALD systems enable EPs to deliver more precise testing, targeted programming, and measurable outcomes,

As a pole dancer, flexibility is a huge part of how I move and how I train, and what affects flexibility – hydration. Muscles and connective tissues are made up of around 70–80% water, which helps support elasticity and allows them to stretch and lengthen more comfortably, rather than feeling “tight” or restricted When you’re

Feeling a bit puffier or uncomfortable after Easter? You’re not imagining it – but it’s probably not body fat Chocolate contains sugar and sugar is a carbohydrate and for every 1 gram of carbohydrate, your body also stores around 3–4 grams of water. So when your carb intake increases, your body naturally holds onto more

Happy World Autism Awareness Day. And if you didn’t already know – I’m autistic.You might not see it straight away.Mostly because I’m high masking.And that’s something a lot of people don’t fully understand – including within healthcare. Masking Masking is the process of changing or suppressing parts of yourself in order to fit into a

Our immune system is our first line of defence from incoming pathogens, however often times our food, other health and lifestyle choices can put extra strain on this essential body system. Factors that can negatively affect immune function is poor dietary intake leading to imbalanced gastrointestinal health and nutrient deficiencies, inadequate energy intake and hydration,