A study recently published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport found that almost one-third of Australians aged over 65 engage in no leisure time physical activity at all. Furthermore, the researchers found that while a lot of Seniors engage in walking and similar aerobic activities, which are beneficial to heart health, very few (less than 3%) were doing enough to improve strength, coordination and balance. The big issue is to find out why. Lead author of the ...  read more

This is a fantastic article by Michelle Bridges – Author and Biggest Loser trainer published in The Sunday Age Magazine, June 26 2011. It talks all about the reason why it's so important for us to warm up before exercise. "Warming up before exercising will prepare your entire body for the physical task ahead, say Michelle Bridges. I love watching people warm up before a fun run. It’s like a weird dance routine: jumps, knee raises, running on the spot, ...  read more