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Tag: Advice

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Hypertension and Exercise

In 2017-18, one in every 10 Australians reporting having high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension. Hypertension put simply, is an increase of forces in the artery walls. Both genetic and lifestyle factors can influence the risk of diagnosis. Here, we are going to discuss hypertension and how to start an exercise program. You cannot change who you are, but these can increase your … Read More Hypertension and Exercise

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Working from home – desk set up

Considerations with your work from home desk station set up.

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Tennis Elbow – Part 2

If you are here, I am assuming you have read the previous blog on tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis and here to read part 2. Your symptoms have been reduced, or those exercises previously mentioned are too easy, and you are now ready to take the next step.

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Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains are incredibly common and the rehabilitation protocol is often stopped once running is resumed if at all. I want to show you some easy exercises that can be implemented after an ankle sprain or ways to avoid a sprain all together.

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Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis and exercise therapy.

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How do I find the right resistance in exercise?

Often when working with individuals and designing programs, I am asked to specify what resistance they should lift and for how many sets and reps. Developing exercise programs and issuing planned sets and reps is one thing, deciding the correct resistance will come down to the individual, and many various factors such as strength, exercise history, technique, and confidence.

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

422 million people, worldwide were diabetic in 2014. There are three different forms, Type 1 which is not preventable, Type 2 the more common and associated with lifestyle behaviours (diet and exercise) and Gestational Diabetes.