Bargara Exercise Physiology

09/02/2021

08/12/2020

ICYMI... research is telling us again to get moving! Finding it hard to do this in a safe way? Contact us to help you out.

The sweet spot for physical activity and longevity seemed to arrive at about 35 minutes a day of brisk walking or other moderate activities.

01/12/2020

The WHO released their 2020 guidelines on physical activity this week. Their slogan, 'Every move counts!' reminds us of the importance of movement and activity for all aspects of our physical health... and mental health.

Up to 5 million deaths a year could be averted if the global population was more active. At a time when many people are home bound due to COVID-19, new WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour, launched today, emphasize that everyone, of all ages and abilities, can be physically a...

11/11/2020

"The gold standard of cancer care should involve an exercise physiologist". New research from Australian cancer researchers and oncologists emphasise the healing power of exercise.

There's growing evidence to suggest that regular exercise can do wonders for people undergoing cancer treatments, as survivors Siobhan and Donna can attest.

08/09/2020

This piece regarding the impact of the female menstrual cycle on our exercise capacity is an interesting read:

Hormonal changes mean during the first half of a woman's menstrual cycle, she'll have more energy and recover more quickly. This is the time to train hardest.

10/08/2020

Movement truly is the best medicine and its positive effects are wide-reaching...

Movement is for everyone and the benefits of movement to our physical and mental health are far reaching.

01/08/2020

Are you struggling with chronic pain like Akii and Daniel in this ABC News article? Have you had a bad experience finding the right person to support your exercise and fitness needs? Give Bundaberg Exercise Physiology a call today!

Akii Ngo has lived with chronic pain since she was a child, and says her two dogs help her to exercise regularly. There are professionals who can help as well — but finding the right one can be difficult.

11/06/2018

Many people coping with persistent lower back pain resort to drugs or surgery — but there are cheaper, more effective ways to deal with it, according to the experts.