The Role of Exercise Throughout Menopausal Transition

By Mikaela Sullivan July 2024 What is the Menopausal Transition? Many people are aware of menopause but may not fully understand the physiological changes that happen in the body and how they can affect health and well-being. Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles, defined as the time from a woman’s final period until [...]

2024-09-27T11:10:11+10:00September 27, 2024|General Exercise Physiology|

Nutrition & Exercise for Diabetes

Pathophysiology (How does it work?) Insulin, which is produced by the pancreas, is released when our blood sugar levels rise as a result of eating food. It is a hormone that is needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells in order to produce energy. Continually elevated levels of sugar in the blood can result [...]

2024-02-22T10:09:37+10:00July 11, 2022|General Exercise Physiology|

How can an EP assist a patient living with a Disability?

Have you ever felt people don’t understand how hard exercise can be when you are dealing with the challenges of your everyday life? You have tried to exercise before, but the trainer started you at too high a level and didn’t listen to your needs? You want to exercise but don’t know where to [...]

2024-02-22T10:03:01+10:00May 31, 2022|General Exercise Physiology|

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HYDROTHERAPY? Hydrotherapy is a form of exercise which is completed in a heated pool (between 31-35 degrees Celsius). Hydrotherapy is suitable for many different people and health conditions. We often find that individuals with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, neurological conditions, or those who are rehabilitating after surgery, [...]

2024-02-22T10:12:04+10:00January 12, 2022|General Exercise Physiology|

The benefits of exercise for Breast Cancer Patients

The benefits of exercise for Breast Cancer Patients A range of research studies have proved that exercise for cancer patients is an integral part of the treatment and recovery process. Today, we are going to dive into the benefits of exercise specifically for Breast Cancer patients. Exercise during and after treatment There are several different [...]

2024-02-22T10:13:49+10:00September 12, 2021|General Exercise Physiology|

Exercise as Preventative Health Care

Exercise as Preventative Health CareIncorporating regular exercise into daily activity can have a myriad of health benefits, including preventing the development of chronic health diseases. Largely due to increased physical inactivity and consumption of calorie dense processed food, the incidence of chronic health diseases (cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis etc.) is [...]

2024-02-22T10:15:40+10:00September 6, 2021|General Exercise Physiology|
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