Anyone who has had back pain for any length of time will agree that the question of “Why does my back hurt?” is something that for some, becomes a 1 million dollar question. There are so many reasons, but if I had to choose the most common reasons for back pain that exists over 1 […]
Why does my back hurt? Learn More »
We are beyond excited to be able to bring this program to our mummas in Yeppoon! These are run on Monday mornings with our Physiotherapist Chloe Petith! Working on core strength and pelvic floor work to get your body moving again after birth.
Mums and Bubs: First Steps – Yeppoon Learn More »
Want an inside look at our Junior program? Here is your chance! These classes are run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6 am. We highlight injury prevention, mobility & stability exercises, basic movement patterns, understanding different movement planes, improving aerobic fitness, speed & change of direction, and training correctly. These classes are perfect for
Inside look into the Junior Athletics Program! Learn More »
Our heart rate and body temperature increases when we exercise or are out in the heat on a hot day. The way our body regulates this increase in body temperature is through sweating (evaporation), through a process called thermoregulation. Once we finish exercising, we need to replace the fluid lost by rehydrating. Rehydrating after exercise
Did you know that our bodies are 70% water? Why is it important to know this? Learn More »
Greg Muir: Movember and his cancer story Supporting our clients through every stage of their lives is so important to us. To us, health involves the whole person, not just physical fitness. Going through cancer is a scary time, and the uncertainty of the situation affects every part of your life. We provide services to
Greg Muir: Movember and his cancer story Learn More »
Our Rockhampton gym @ 102 William Street, Rockhampton is all about making the gym a second home for young people who want to work hard on their goals. You do not have to be an athlete, you just have to want to improve. That is why our first value in business is “non-judgemental.” It is
Teenage gym – Is the gym a good place for teenagers? Learn More »
As mentioned before the information differs for different chronic health populations, with medications and biological factors playing a role. Eating meals containing carbohydrates are known to increase blood glucose and insulin concentrations. When this is followed by exercise, glucose uptake into skeletal muscle is enhanced, leading to a lower effect on blood glucose. This has
Working out on an empty stomach, why you should or shouldn’t do this. Learn More »
Headaches? Headaches are characterised as any pain present in the head or face. While there are many different types of headaches, they can be classified into two main groups: Primary Headaches and Secondary Headaches. Primary Headaches are not due to another underlying medical condition (Migraine, Cluster headaches, and Tension Headaches fall into this category). Secondary
What are Headaches and Migraines? How can we help relieve the symptoms? Learn More »
So, you have ruptured your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Well… you are not alone. Thousands of people sustain this injury every year. You do get better, it does take time and it takes consistency in your approach to rehabilitation. The most important thing is that you stay positive and focused on the process. It is
I have ruptured my Anterior Cruciate Ligament. What now? Learn More »
Are you becoming more prone to stumbling? Are everyday activities getting harder involving getting on and off the ground? Maybe your parents are showing signs of slowing down and finding it harder to get around the house. These are all symptoms that can come along as we age, and there is something we can do
What to do if you stack it when you’re on your own? Learn More »
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinsons is the second most common Neurodegenerative disease, second after Alzheimer. The neurological system includes the brain, spinal cord and all the nerves throughout our body. Parkinsons disease is the deterioration of the receptors that accept dopamine. Within our body, we have specific receptors for particular cells. Those receptors job is
What is Parkinson’s Disease |Bridget Nash Learn More »
Mobility drills are a great way to warm your body up prior to a big workout and is actually quite important to ease in to it with these type of movements. Bridget Nash, Exercise Physiologist, shows are through some of the common ones we use here in the gym to get our clients bodies moving
Need New Warm Up Drills? Learn More »
So, what is the Rotator Cuff? Our Rotator Cuff is comprised of 4 muscles surrounding the shoulder: Supraspinatus, Subscapularis, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor. All these muscles work together to move the shoulder in all different ranges of motion. If we injure one of these muscles, it will affect how we move our shoulder as a
So, What is the Rotator Cuff? Learn More »
