The Exercise Drug: Irisin
Written by: Matthew McQueen (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) What is Irisin? Irisin is a myokine (hormone), cleaved from the membrane protein FND5C via muscle contraction, first discovered in 2012. This hormone
High Blood Pressure: How Exercise Can Help!
Written by Alex Allegro (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Hypertension (HTN) – what is it? The common name, “high blood pressure” refers to a disease characterized by a sustained systemic elevation of
Exercise for Osteoarthritis
Written by: Alex Allegro (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Arthritis is a generalized term, pertaining to a range of conditions that impact upon the joints of your body. Common symptoms often include feelings
Exercise for Breast Cancer
Written by Isabella Peters (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics Did You Know? 1 in 8 women in Australia will develop Breast Cancer There is a 90% survival rate however there is
The Role of Exercise in Treating Cancer
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and disability in Australia, with most of us knowing someone close to us who has been affected by the disease. Traditionally, people undergoing treatment for cancer
Exercise is Medicine
A recent documentary on Australia’s ABC Catalyst program highlighted the critical role of exercise in the treatment of many chronic medical conditions, and supported the notion that exercise is medicine. The
Weekly Health and Fitness Roundup: 27th February – 4th March, 2012
A new month, a new Inspire Fitness Health and Fitness roundup! This week, read up on understanding and surpassing your limits, why and how to quit smoking, and exercise as medicine: Blogs and News “To Stretch,
The Benefits Of Exercise For Diabetes
There is a significant amount of research available documenting the importance of structured physical activity in the prevention and management of diabetes. Despite all of this information, just 39% of adults