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Balance exercise tips

Why is balance important?   Balance is crucial for overall well-being and is essential in various aspects of daily life. Here are some key reasons highlighting the importance of balance • Falls prevention Maintaining good balance helps prevent falls, especially in older adults. Falls can lead to serious injuries, and having good balance can reduce…

warmup misconceptions

3 Common Exercise Misconceptions

3 Common Exercise Misconceptions    1. Warmups are unnecessary You might have heard that stretching before exercising might be detrimental to performance. However, warming up before participating in any type of physical activity has been shown time and time again, to improve performance.   But what is the best type of warmup? Well, this depends on…

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5 strength exercises to prevent hamstring strains

5 strength exercises to prevent hamstring strains   What is a hamstring strain? A hamstring strain is an injury to one or more of the three hamstring muscles – biceps femoris, semi-membranous and semitendinosus. Hamstring strains commonly occur during movements involving rapid contraction and extensive lengthening, such as during high-speed running or kicking motions.  …

osteoporosis and exercise

Osteoporosis and Exercise

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects two thirds of Australians over 50 years old. In osteoporosis the bones become porous and brittle, leading to an increased risk of fractures from falls – leading to reduced independence, muscle weakness, and decreased quality of life. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, particularly calcium, quicker…

High cholesterol & exercise

An Exercise is Medicine Fact Sheet   What is dyslipidaemia (high cholesterol)? Dyslipidaemia is the term used when there are abnormal levels of lipids (blood fats) or lipoproteins – the carriers that move fat around the body. High blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels (hyperlipidemia) are the most common dyslipidaemias. Lipoproteins can be categorised as low-density…