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 […]
How exercise can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. When mental health conditions occur an individual may […]
Diabetes is a modern epidemic health system challenge and how exercise can help
It has been said by Diabetes Australia that with 280 Australians develop diabetes every day, or one person every five minutes, we have a 21st-century epidemic to address. It has become one of the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system, however, simple lifestyle modifications have been shown to reduce the incidence of diabetes by 58% […]
The key to effective exercise for osteoporosis is supervision by a qualified professional
Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone mass, leading to a higher risk of fracture. As bones become more brittle the chance of fracture increases, potentially leading to chronic pain, a loss of independence and disability. Osteoporosis statistics Of Australians over 50, 66% have low or very low bone mass. 42% of women and 27% […]
