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 […]
How to reduce your risk of stroke & tips on post-stroke recovery
What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain either suddenly becomes blocked (ischaemic stroke) or ruptures and begins to bleed (haemorrhagic stroke). Either of these may result in part of the brain dying, leading to sudden impairment and/or paralysis that can affect a number of functions; including […]
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 […]
5 Tips for working out at home during lockdown!
Attention fitness lovers! 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 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 […]
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 […]
How exercise can assist with managing the unique symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that can affect anyone. The disease affects the control of body movements and occurs when the neurons (nerve cells) that normally produce dopamine in the brain gradually die. Dopamine is the ‘feel good’ hormone; responsible for allowing you to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. […]
Fall Prevention – Reduce Your Risk With These Evidence-based Exercise Tips
What is a ‘fall’? A fall is defined as an event that results in a person coming to rest inadvertently (aka. “falling over”) on the ground or floor. According to the World Health Organisation, Falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide! Falls are a major health issue within the […]
Meet Club Active Physiotherapist Marcello Di Riscio
Club Active is an over 50s health and fitness centre with an in-house allied health clinic offering professional services from dietitians, physiotherapists, and exercise physiologists. We spoke with our passionate Physiotherapist, Marcello Di Riscio, about his career in physiotherapy. Tell us about your journey to Physiotherapy I grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. I landed on the […]
Stop overconsuming salt with these simple tips
What is salt and why do we need it? Table salt is primarily made up of two minerals, sodium and chloride, both of which are essential for our body to function: Sodium plays a role in fluid balance in the body as well as helping to facilitate muscle contractions and nerve impulses. Chloride is also […]
Meet Club Active Physiotherapist Lisa Gilkes
Club Active is an over 50s health and fitness centre with an in-house allied health clinic offering professional services from dietitians, physiotherapists, and exercise physiologists. We spoke with our Physiotherapist Lisa Gilkes, about her journey to creating Aqua-Moves Physiotherapy, a dedicated hydrotherapy service. Why did you become a physiotherapist? My father was a radiographer and I worked as […]
