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 […]
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 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 […]
Welcoming Dayana as our newest franchisee, opening Club Active Bundall
Dayana and Martin Winnall have joined the Club Active family as the franchise owners of our newly located Bundall health and fitness centre. With the site secured and processes in place, we spoke with Dayana about her journey so far ahead of Club Active Bundall opening in January 2021. Tell us a little about your […]
Club Active member, Marion shares her fitness journey to celebrate Seniors Week
As a provider of health and fitness facilities that cater to the over 50s demographic in the community, Club Active wished to celebrate Queensland Seniors Week which provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing. We spoke with Club Active Burleigh member, Marion Loadsman who at 81 years of age has […]
