Do you suffer from lower back pain? It’s time to better manage your symptoms with exercise
The global impact of lower back pain Low back pain is a very common health problem worldwide and a major cause of disability – affecting performance at work and general well-being. It is estimated that 70 – 90% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives. Low back […]
What is Cardiovascular disease? How to optimise your exercise program to assist with prevention and recovery
What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to all diseases of the heart and circulatory system. This includes coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart attack, congenital heart disease and stroke. The term cardiovascular disease means damage to your heart or blood vessels, by a build-up of fatty plaques in your arteries. Plaque build-up thickens […]
Eating well for your heart: why Australians need it now more than ever
Cardiovascular disease affects more than 4 million Australians and is a major cause of death in Australia. According to the Heart Foundation, 90% of Australians have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Many of these risk factors are lifestyle-related including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, being overweight, physical inactivity, poor diet, smoking and […]
How to manage your blood pressure with exercise and reduce the risk of hypertension
Understanding Blood Pressure Blood pressure refers to the pressure in the large arteries when the main pumping chamber of the heart, the left ventricle, is at maximal contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole). Blood pressure is usually presented as two numbers: the higher systolic blood pressure and the lower diastolic blood presure. The two pressures are […]
How exercise can benefit women during breast cancer treatment and recovery
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, affecting an estimated 19,807 Australian women in 2020. This fact illustrates the importance of breast cancer awareness month. Club Active’s membership demographic is predominantly over 50, so we wanted to share some health insights from our allied health professionals this October. An accredited exercise physiologist can help […]
How to improve your golf performance by tailoring your exercise program
Golf is an extremely popular sport amongst older adults; in fact, it is one of the sports where participation rates actually increase with age. Not only is golf an enjoyable game, but it is also great for providing low-intensity aerobic exercise and is an effective way to improve your mental and social well-being. Does […]
Good food for a good mood – what foods boost your mood and better manage mental illness
There is no denying that 2020 was a particularly difficult year for so many people around the globe. One in five Australians aged 16 to 85 experienced a mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrating that mental illness was twice as prevalent in 2020 in comparison to non-pandemic years. The role nutrition plays in managing […]
5 Tips for working out at home during lockdown!
Keeping fit during isolation poses some challenges. Perhaps you feel accustomed to a set gym routine. Maybe you require certain machines to keep fit. Or you just plain love the structure and order of a gym setting. With a little bit of creativity with a dash of flexibility, you can stay in shape during any […]