I have been following the McGill method for many years now in regard to back pain research and how to minimise pain. This is such a common issue to come up with physio and gym consultations. When we get complaints we start by looking into the back pain to see where the pain is located, […]
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Foam rollers, trigger point balls, and swiss balls are common self-release tools used widely across the fitness industry today. Each has there benefits working towards… – Warming up muscles – Releasing fascia – Increasing mobility – Increasing range of motion – Improving posture Should everyone use self-releasing techniques? No not necessary…. Self-release techniques are primely
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Expressions of interest for term 4 | Mums and Bubs Classes! Below is the layout of our sessions. We are wanting to see what our numbers are for this term to know if we will be needing two classes or not as spots are limited and fill up quickly! Initial consultations for these will be
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Make sure to start light with this one! – Start in the initial dead bug position holding the Dumbbell in one hand– At the same time lower the arm to the side holding the dumbbell as well as the opposite leg– Bring both arm and leg back up and repeat then swap sidesMake sure to
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This is a variation of a dead bug! Start by attaching a band to a wall or pole! – Lying on the ground have yourself in a position where you can hold the band above your head with a bit of tension– Bring your wrists so they are directly above your shoulders and knees up
This exercise is great at building trans abdominal pressure! Make sure to keep your spine imprinted into the floor and core engaged.– Start by coming into the classic dead bug position with arms up straight and legs up at right angles– Starting at level one, lower one leg at a time down to a box
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The Stronger for Longer Seniors’ Health Program is for people over the age of 50, who want to exercise in a group setting, supervised by Allied Health Professionals, where you know that the advice you receive will be trustworthy, evidence-based and all about the impacts of exercise on your mind and body. The Stronger for
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I love this exercise for anyone with knee pain, whether that be recovering from ACL reconstruction, osteoarthritis or anything in-between! Squatting is a great movement pattern for wanting to build muscle and strength in their knees but it can aggravate those who have had an injury or pain. So an awesome way to get around
These are great exercises that are relatively easy to do and are great at tightening the glutes! Glutes are really important as they help support your back including your lumbar spine and also support your knees. When we are doing any kind of glute work we want to be in a posterior position to be
This exercise is great at building trans abdominal pressure! Make sure to keep your spine imprinted into the floor and core engaged.– Start by coming into the classic dead bug position with arms up straight and legs up at right angles– Starting at level one, lower one leg at a time down to a box
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This is a variation of a dead bug! Start by attaching a band to a wall or pole! – Lying on the ground have yourself in a position where you can hold the band above your head with a bit of tension– Bring your wrists so they are directly above your shoulders and knees up
So, COVID… What a bitch you have been. 2020 has been memorable for a lot of reasons. For a lot of people weight loss has not been possible! The increased stress, the increased workload for a lot of business owners and employees, or the decreased workload, if you have been unfortunate enough to lose your
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We often hear our trainers talk to us about the importance of exercise. We rave about the benefits of being stronger and fitter and how it can impact your life. Less often we talk about the impact of exercise on mental health. In today’s day and age, I still don’t think we put enough emphasis
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