by Jareth Blundell | May 12, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, General Health
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and fragile, this means a slight knock, tripping, or fall could cause the bone to break (fracture).Osteoporosis is most common in women over 75 years of age, affecting 1 out of 4 women, with the...
by Liz | Feb 14, 2022 | Exercise Physiology
Rebuilding strength and tolerance in physical activity after an injury can be daunting. No matter the injury, there are always rehabilitation methods to be used to gain back optimal health and fitness. Making a complete recovery takes time, gradual progression and...
by Liz | Jul 27, 2021 | Exercise Physiology, Tips
“No Pain, No Gain.” According to research, three factors allow muscles to grow. Firstly, mechanical tension where we are lifting as heavy as possible. Secondly, metabolic stress is where our muscles are under constant tension, and we chase that “pump”. Lastly, the one...
by Liz | Jul 19, 2021 | Exercise Physiology
Chronic pain and depression commonly occur together. In fact, depression in patients with chronic pain is associated with decreased function, more inadequate treatment response and increased health care costs. Chronic pain is not just unpleasant or inconvenient, it...
by Monica | Jun 28, 2021 | Exercise Physiology
6 Benefits of Resistance Band Workouts (+ Common Mistakes to Avoid) While the different types of resistance bands can confuse you, they all fall under the same category. They do have slightly different uses, but we can describe them holistically to make things a...
by Alister | Mar 31, 2021 | Exercise Physiology
Preparation for your recovery from a joint replacement begins before your surgery. If you are considering a joint replacement or have been told that you will need one, pre-habilitation or “prehab” involves exercise training prior to having surgery. The prehab training...
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