Stair climbing is fast becoming a popular exercise across Brisbane. Mainly because in most places it is free to do and it is hugely beneficial for your health. It also helps that there happens to be lots of stairs to climb that are dotted across the city, which is another reason for the sharp rise […]

Hill running is a tough and challenging exercise. Hitting a hill can not only delay your rhythm, but it will make it harder for you to retain your speed and can put immense strain on your body. Hearing all that is enough to make you avoid hills for the rest of your life, but there […]

As we age it’s inevitable that our bone mineral density will decrease after maturation.  With a reduction of bone mineral density our bones become more brittle and easier to break.  Load bearing exercise is proven to reduce the rate of bone loss as we age.  Below are simple load bearing exercises which can be done […]

Take the stairs or take the escalator? Here is one choice often faced and this lifestyle choice can greatly affect your health in the long-term. The benefits that one can see by simply taking the stairs up to the office or up to the apartment are outstanding. Bone health, muscle strength, balance, energy use and […]

Strength training is the use of resistance (whether your own body weight, thera-bands or weights) to produce a muscular contraction in order to build strength, anaerobic endurance and size of skeletal muscle.  Strength training is an important part in any individuals exercise routine.  Consultation with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist before implementation of a strength training […]