The Role of Accredited Exercise Physiologists in Supporting People with Disabilities
Living with a disability can present unique challenges, but it should never hinder one's ability to lead a fulfilling life. Fortunately, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia and the expertise of Accredited Exercise Physiologists offer...
Breaking Barriers: Navigating Exercise with Limited Mobility
Limited mobility can affect people of all ages and can lead to a range of challenges and difficulties. Whether you are experiencing limited mobility yourself or caring for someone who is, it is important to understand the common problems associated with this condition...
Exercise & Injuries
Injuries can be really frustrating. Injuries can make you feel like you're going backwards with your progress, leave you unmotivated and maybe a little useless when it comes to exercise and physical activity. Despite all of this, we know that regular exercise and...
Are Kids Safe to Strength Train?
A common misconception is that resistance training will stunt children's growth. It is commonly believed that resistance training is unsafe for children, and should be avoided until they reach adolescence. We now know the opposite to be true. Research shows that...
Obesity and Exercise
In the 2017/2018 National Health Survey, over 35% of Australians were defined as overweight, with a further 30% of Australians classified as obese. Obesity is defined by the World Health Organisation as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30kg/m2. Rates of obesity...
How does Exercise Help Lower Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure that is consistently high is called Hypertension and is usually diagnosed when blood pressure sits above 140/90 (mm/Hg). The top number of a reading is called your systolic blood pressure and represents the maximal pressure of the blood within the...
