Running is a fantastic way to get your blood pumping and let off a bit of steam. It can be a great way to get some alone time if you're always surrounded by work colleagues or young children, or it can be a fun way to fit in a work out whilst spreading your social butterfly wings with a group of like minded exercisers. Whilst it is important to move your body, the question is are you guilty of doing…
Wry neck Have you ever felt like your neck has 'locked up' and all of a sudden you can't turn your head properly? It may have happened quite suddenly after you performed a seemingly inconsequential movement, or perhaps you woke up from a poor night's sleep with sharp pain and an inability to look to one side. You may have experienced wry neck! Wry neck is a common neck complaint involving pain and stiffness in the neck joints, and spasm…
Flu season getting you down? Does it seem like everyone you know has been sick lately? Coughs and colds seem to be everywhere and the flu this year has been a nasty one. So far this year (as at the 26th of June) there have been 22,730 confirmed cases of Influenza across Victoria. This time last year there had been only 2,555 cases (Victorian State Government. Department of Health and Human Services, 2019). Ooph, bit of a jump! Typically, people…
We all know that being sedentary for long periods of time is not so great for our overall health and wellbeing, especially if it occurs most days of the week. It has been said that sitting for extended periods is worse than smoking. This is because your “bodily functions” also become sedentary – your circulation and brain function slows, your muscles burn less fat, your digestive system becomes sluggish and you feel so tired, you need an afternoon kip. These…
It’s no surprise smoothie bowls are right up there in popularity, they can be filled with so many different ingredients we love and they look sooo good, filled with their bright colours making them defiantly insta-worthy!Read More
When you’re working out, you may already be aware of the importance of performing exercises correctly, to avoid experiencing any pain or injury. This is the same concept for choosing the right footwear for exercising.Read More
For some of us, returning to exercise is right on our list! Life simply happens and sometimes we can become caught up in other events or activities that find us stuck for time.Read More
Hydrotherapy makes use of the unique properties of warm water to assist with the performance of movements and exercises – as prescribed and monitored by a physiotherapist. Read More
Receiving a massage isn’t only good for a pamper session, there are a number of benefits to be gained from regular massage sessions. Read More
Summer holidays are in full flow, bringing with them that much needed relaxed, easy-going vibe, and probably more or different activity than over the colder months. Read More