Author: Brendan Rigby

Horse Meat Scandal Highlights Health Risks From Pre-Packaged Food

The recent European food scandal provides a timely reminder about the importance of knowing exactly what is in your food.

Australian Obesity Reaches Epidemic Levels

Recent statistics have revealed that the Australian population is getting fatter, with two out of three Australian adults now overweight or obese.  The Australian Bureau of Statistic recently released this 2010-2011

Ignoring Heart Disease Won’t Lower Your Risk (Infographic)

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia.  This is also true in the U.S.A, as this infographic illustrates.  But what is the most important message here?  Many of the factors that most influence

How to Perform a Single Leg Squat: Arabesque Lunge

Recently I filmed one of our corrective exercises that is beneficial for developing pelvic strength and trunk control.  Single leg strength exercises are vital to develop symmetry of strength from one side of

Christmas Party 2012: Photos and Awards

Last week, Inspire Fitness hosted our annual Members’ Christmas Party, to celebrate YOU and your fantastic achievements from a successful year of training at Inspire.  The highlight of the evening was

Diabetes Exercise Management Class Featured In National Magazine

Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing has been featured in the November 2012 issue of the national Living Now magazine, with our specially designed Diabetes Management and Prevention Program.  In response to the

Strength Training: Fixed Machines Can Cause Harm!

The importance of strength training for your health is well-documented and we have written about the benefits in many of our blog articles. But did you know traditional strength training machines, frequently

Essendon FC shows Corrective Exercise is Critical

The record number of soft tissue injuries experienced by players at the Essendon FC during the recent 2012 AFL season highlights a number of important principles we must learn from when embarking on a strength