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 […]
Good food for a good mood – what foods boost your mood and better manage mental illness
There is no denying that 2020 was a particularly difficult year for so many people around the globe. One in five Australians aged 16 to 85 experienced a mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrating that mental illness was twice as prevalent in 2020 in comparison to non-pandemic years. The role nutrition plays in managing […]
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 […]
Meet Club Active Dietitian Jean-Mari Mouton
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 Senior Dietitian Jean-Mari Mouton who is a real foodie and has an enthusiasm for helping others achieve their goals. Fun facts about Club Active’s Dietitian Jean-Mari […]
