Back pain is extremely common – about 80 percent of people are affected at some point in their lifetime. Your back has many interconnecting structures including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Its main support structure is the spine, which is made up of 24 separate bones called vertebrae, plus the bones of the sacrum […]
Ask The Physio: Good Posture Practices in the Office
/in Health /by Health MatesThis 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 […]
Refer A Friend & Win!
/in News, Offers & Competitions /by Health MatesAre 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 […]
A Hair Raising Topic: Static Electricity In The Gym
/in Training Tips /by Health MatesFrom 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 […]
The Facts On Fat
/in Health, Nutrition /by Health MatesThere’s one word that can send shivers down your spine and have you running to the closest treadmill, and that word of course is FAT. Unfortunately fats have received a lot of bad press when mentioned; though in fact they should be praised. Fats have very important roles in the body and without them you […]
Knee Osteoarthritis – Ask The Physio
/in Health /by Health MatesIs pain waking you at night? Are you unable to walk up or down stairs without pain? Have you stopped your lifestyle activities and now put on weight? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are not alone. Osteoarthritis (OA) affects many Australian and is a significant public health problem. It is […]
Flexibility & Stretching (August Quiz)
/in Health, Offers & Competitions, Training Tips /by Health MatesFlexibility can be simply defined as “the range of motion available at a joint or group of joints”. An increase in flexibility will decrease joint restriction and therefore improve skill acquisition. Flexibility at a joint requires flexibility of the surrounding muscles and connective tissue. Ligaments and joint capsules contribute to just under half of the […]
We’re looking for someone to transform. Is it you?
/in News, Offers & Competitions, Weight Loss /by Health MatesWIN A SPOT IN OUR WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE! We’re looking for someone to sponsor in our 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge. Are you a non-exerciser who has been thinking about budging 10kg or more? This is your chance to win $1,000 worth of membership and services to help get you started on your transformation journey, including: FREE […]
All about lower back pain (July Quiz)
/in Health, Lifestyle /by Health MatesBack pain is extremely common – about 80 percent of people are affected at some point in their lifetime. Your back has many interconnecting structures including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Its main support structure is the spine, which is made up of 24 separate bones called vertebrae, plus the bones of the sacrum […]
New Small Group PT Sessions
/in Group Exercise, Training Tips /by Health MatesSmall Group PT is perfect is you are having trouble staying focused, or could do with some encouragement. Working in a group of up to 6 people, for 4 weeks is a sure fire way to achieve results and not break your piggy bank. All sessions are 60 minutes, once per week, for 4 consecutive […]
Train With a Mate for Free
/in News, Offers & Competitions /by Health MatesThroughout July you are invited to bring a mate to train with you for FREE anytime on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. They are welcome to try our classes, workout in the gym with you, have a FREE orientation with one of our trainers (appointment required) … or better still, all of these. There is no […]