Bungie Ropes

New toys on the way

Bungie Ropes

To keep you focused and training to your potential over the Winter months, we will be adding a few more toys for your instructors to challenge you with. Two items we are adding are: The Son of a Beast – these bungie cord/ropes will challenge your core fitness, strength and strength endurance. You will be […]

Hack Squat

The Hack Squat

Hack Squat

The newest addition to our line of equipment is the plate loaded Hack Squat. The Hack Squat is a machine variation to the classic barbell squat. This machine targets the strong muscles of the upper thigh including the Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Glutes. The benefit of a machine squat is that the Quads receive much more […]

Man with sprained ankle

The best way to recover from an ankle sprain and prevent long term damage

Man with sprained ankle

In the first article of our ‘Ask the Physio’ series, we posed the question to our local physiotherapist, Nick from Revesby Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre: ‘What is the best way to recover from an ankle sprain and prevent long term damage?’ Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we see in our physiotherapy clinic and […]

Hemaview

Hemaview Information Sessions

Hemaview

Hemaview is a powerful form of live blood screening that that is based on the medical science of hematology. It is useful in supporting your health practitioner (eg Dietitian, Naturopath) when assessing you for factors that influence your health. This may include: Possible nutritional requirements Immune system health Oxidative stress and free radical damage Liver […]

Carissa baby bump

Baby Bump Guessing Competition

Carissa baby bump

We’ve all been watching Carissa’s baby grow—and there have been many predictions. Now the time has come to have a real guess and raise money for the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Gold coin donation to enter, with the 2 closest guesses winning a Sports Pack each. Guess the baby’s gender, date of birth and birth […]

Nexersys Interactive Cardio Boxing Station

Introducing the Nexersys!

Nexersys Interactive Cardio Boxing Station

Currently at Health Mates, we are trialling a potential new toy. The Nexersys Interactive Cardio Boxing Station delivers an intelligent and interactive full-body cardio workout. It includes the motivation of an on-screen personal trainer, the benefits of high intensity interval training and the entertainment and feedback from today’s gaming and computer technology. The Nexersys gives […]

Old woman's hands

All About Osteoarthritis

Old woman's hands

Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which is the leading cause of pain and disability within the elderly. It currently affects around 3.85 million Australians which accounts for about 15% of the population. The most common joints affected include the hips, knees, fingers, toes, ankles, spine, wrists and all other joints within the body. The […]