How to Lose Weight
Excessive body fat is a key reason people see an Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer or attend a gym. Weight loss is not only important for how you look and how you feel; but is also crucial for reducing
The Dangers of Visceral Fat
In a previous blog post we outlined the term metabolic double jeopardy. This term refers to a condition where having a amount of body fat (obesity) can lead to sarcopenia. Sarcopenia refers to the loss of
Dr Peter Brukner ‘Fat Load of Good’
Your ‘Food is Medicine’ was a concept originally attributed to the founder of modern medicine – Hippocrates. Ironically today very few in the medical community have a deep understanding of nutrition.
Effect of Exercise on Fatty Liver Disease
Your liver is the largest internal organ of your body. Its major function is to filter blood coming from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body. As such, the liver plays a role in detoxification,
How physical activity transforms your brain
We know the positive impact exercise has on our physical health, but did you know that physical activity has a positive impact on your brain? A recent study conducted on nine masters athletes aged between 50-80
Sugar increases your risk of Alzhelmers
The many dangers of sugar on your health have been documented in many academic publications. Amongst other things; sugar makes you fatter, can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, can increase
Strength and endurance training benefits for older adults
Written by: Allen Howell (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) The Australia population is ageing, and unfortunately we are also performing less physical movement. Aging is a complex process that involves many variables
Best sleeping positions for injuries and pain
Our corrective exercise approach to personal training and exercise physiology at Inspire Fitness is designed to address biomechanical dysfunction within your body while maximising your health outcomes from exercise.