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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Bariatric Surgery: How to maximise your pre & post-operative rehabilitation with exercise
What is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery is surgery that affects the stomach and how food is digested. The surgery is designed to reduce the size of the stomach, decreasing one’s appetite and making a person feel full from smaller portions of food. Bariatric Surgery is an effective way to help lose excess body weight. The effectiveness of […]
Best types of exercise to manage symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease that affects the central nervous system of the human body. In Multiple Sclerosis, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that surrounds the nerve fibers. This damage causes lesions or scarring (sclerosis) in the nervous system, causing communication issues between your brain […]
Body composition scan – why it’s important and key benefits
What is a Body composition scan? Body weight fluctuates constantly; the major reasons for these fluctuations are shifts in body water. Inevitably, weighing yourself on the daily can be an extreme motivation killer, as often, these natural fluctuations can easily trick you into feeling as if your weight shift is minimal. A body composition scan […]
