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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Better manage your symptoms from Crohn’s and Colitis with these tips
It’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month – May 2021! Inflammatory bowel disease is a collective term used for the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or colitis in another form. These diseases are life-long autoimmune conditions, affecting people of all ages. Approximately 85,000 Australians are living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). In the month of […]
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 […]
Why is pre- and post-joint replacement surgery exercise rehabilitation important?
What is a joint replacement? A joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of a joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic, or ceramic device called a prosthesis. Joint replacements are one of the most common orthopedic operations, with considerable success in alleviating pain and disability. In 2019, over 127,000 joint […]
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 […]
