Exciting news! Health Mates has been recognised as a gold quality business in the 2014 Australian Health & Fitness Industry Awards for the third year running. The four criteria evaluated were: Programs, service and customer care People (our staff) Risk, safety and environment Business Management and leadership We are now in the running to be […]
Nutrition is probably the single most important thing when it comes to nailing your body composition goals. Without a solid nutrition plan set in place, the chances of you dropping that extra body fat or increasing your muscle mass are slim. There is never a ‘one size fits all’ nutrition plan; there are far too […]
More and more doctors and fitness experts recommend walking 10,000 steps every day as a way to maintain a healthy weight and exercise your heart. Incorporating a pedometer into your lifestyle will help you measure how many steps you’re taking. Easy tips to increase your steps: Take stairs whenever possible. Instead of carrying all the […]
We are very pleased to announce our 2014 Weight Loss Challenge sponsorship recipients. SHIRLEY Community Sponsorship Recipient Shirley is a breast cancer survivor who now suffers from diabetes, sleep apnoea and osteopaenia. With all of her conditions there has been one […]
One of the big questions that I am often asked by many clients is what type of cardio should they be including in their program. The answer to this is not that simple and will greatly depend on individual circumstances and goals that want to be achieved. So before we go any further it should […]
Regular exercise has many proven medical benefits, including the prevention of several conditions, including (but not limited too) heart disease, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, certain types of cancer, and arthritis. This is in addition to the physical benefits derived from exercise. All of this is generally common knowledge these days – but did you know that exercise has proven benefits for those suffering with depression?
SEPTEMBER IS EXERCISE YOUR MOOD MONTH Most of us appreciate the benefits exercise can have on our bodies, but often overlook the amazing affects it can have on our minds. This September we are getting behind the Black Dog Institute’s ‘Exercise Your Mood Month‘ by raising awareness and funds to support this often overlooked aspect […]
This month’s ‘Ask the physio’ will be the first of a two part series on posture in the office. If you sit behind a desk all day at work, you’re not doomed to a career of neck and back pain or sore shoulders and legs. The set-up of your workspace can largely impact your susceptibility […]
Are you already a Health Mates member? If so, you have a chance of winning 1 of 3 $200 Red Balloon Gift Vouchers simply by referring a new member to us anytime during September. Find out more about becoming a Health Mates Member Conditions apply: Referee is […]
From time to time I hear from members that they have been zapped (ie build up of static electricity), either from touching a piece of equipment, such as treadmill, or from their own earphones. I thought I’d address the topic this month and offer tips to minimise this from happening. While running on a treadmill […]
