Over the past 20 years, the many benefits of strength training for health, function and in the treatment (and prevention) of chronic diseases has been widely researched within the scientific community. Unfortunately,
There is an increasing emphasis on the advantages of strength training for your overall health. Many people only consider the role of strength training for building and maintaining lean muscle tissue. However,
Written by: Nathaniel Christoforou (Exercise Science student, Deakin Unviersity) Everyone with an interest in strength training knows the importance of targeting the large muscle groups such as those in
Research suggests that exercise plays a beneficial role in the treatment and survivorship of cancer. These exercise and cancer statitcs highlight the positive benefits associated with including strength training
Written By; Jordan Brown (Exercise Science) We’ve all fallen into the trap of over training and often this is due to not fully understanding the importance of programming rest days. Remember when you first
Written by: Isabella Peters- Third year Exercise and Sport Science student at Deakin University. Sitting time! Known to be one of our societies silent killers. We are constantly sitting in our car driving to
“I don’t want to lift weights because it will make me look big and bulky” The above statement is a misconception shared by both male and female gym goers, although it’s a more common belief held among
The health implications of Type 2 diabetes and obesity are well published and include an increased risk of heart disease, limb amputation, and even blindness. However, what isn’t as well documented is the