Muscle is Medicine: Why Strength Training is Non-Negotiable After 50
Most people think of muscle as something you build at the gym. The reality is far more important than that. Skeletal muscle is one of the most powerful metabolic organs in your body. It regulates blood sugar, protects your heart, reduces cancer risk, and is one of the strongest predictors of how long — and […]
Nutrition Tips for Summer from Club Active Dietitian
Nutrition Tips for Summer from Club Active’s Senior Dietitian, Jean-Mari Mouton ‘Tis the season — to season your food’ One of the biggest nutrition mistakes people often make is thinking that healthy food must be boring or bland. If vegetables seem tasteless, it’s because they lack variety. While not everyone may have the time […]
Veteran health & exercise – Club Active’s Role in assisting Veterans with a healthy lifestyle.
Transition to civilian life is something every Defence member will go through at some stage during their career. Many ex-service personnel find it difficult to successfully integrate into the wider community. As a result, continuing to focus on your health, fitness and wellbeing can sometimes take a back seat. There is a well-established link between […]
Returning to Exercise Post COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly impact our community, efforts to maintain wellbeing and reduce stress and anxiety have never been more important. Equally important, is returning to a regular exercise regime post-COVID recovery. But in doing so, it’s crucial to understand how the illness may have affected your body, and how best to readjust an exercise program […]
Make 2022 the year of achieving your health goals!
The beginning of a new year brings with it many new year’s resolutions! In fact, 83% of Australians set goals for the new year, and 51% of these goals are related to improving health. The sad truth is, research shows only 25% of people usually stay committed to their new years’ resolutions after 30 days. […]
The attitude of gratitude: How to obtain gratitude and the positive effects on mental health
Club Active Yoga expert, Michelle from U.R.YOGA, shares key insights into achieving the attitude of gratitude. Learn as Michelle outlines the benefits of practicing gratitude and what practices you should be undertaking in your daily routine to enhance your wellbeing. What is gratitude? Gratitude is Latin for “gratus”, meaning “thankful”. It is a state or […]
Exercise plays an important role for men in the treatment and recovery from prostate cancer
September is prostate cancer awareness month! With Club Active’s member demographic being predominantly over 50, we wanted to take a moment to highlight how an exercise physiologist can help anyone affected by prostate cancer, by assisting with treatment side-effects and pelvic muscle strengthening. Factors that increase the risk of developing prostate cancer Age: the risk […]
Exercise to reduce your risk of Osteoarthritis and/or better manage your pain
What is Osteoarthritis and who is most at risk? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a condition that affects the whole joint including bone, cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. The wearing down of the protective tissue at the ends of bones (cartilage) occurs gradually and worsens over time as we age. An […]
The important role Diet plays in the prevention, management and, treatment of bowel cancer
Bowel Cancer – what are the symptoms? Bowel cancer or colorectal cancer is known to affect the large part of the gut known as the colon and can affect the rectum. This type of cancer develops in the inner lining of the bowel wall, forming growths known as polyps. These polyps can become cancerous […]
6 ways to boost your mental health during lockdown/isolation
Mental health & loneliness Almost half of all Australians aged 16 to 85 will experience mental illness at some point in their life. The most common conditions are: Anxiety Affective disorders, especially depression Substance use disorders, particularly alcohol consumption The feeling of loneliness can be extremely consequential in one’s life, to both physical and mental […]