Is forgetfulness a sign of a deteriorating brain or a deteriorating body? It’s hard to know when the leading cause of death in Australia is heart disease and the second is dementia. But for women, the leading cause of death is dementia. It seems unfair that so many...

Genetics shape our body in many ways, some of us are short and others tall, some are blonde others brunette, but all of us grey with age. Our genes allocation may seem to be a game of luck, and to some extend it is, however when it comes to exercise all human bodies...

There nothing more satisfying than a good night's sleep - other than a good morning sleep in!! The benefits of sleep are well document for: A healthy immune system Heart health Mental health Tissue and muscle repair Hormonal balance Metabolism Opting for morning sleep...

Diet and exercise have for weight management been partnered for too long and it’s time to uncouple this toxic relationship!! It’s impossible to out run an unhealthy diet and people will continue to failed to achieve their long term healthy weight with this strategy. ...

Often world famous chiefs, will honour their mother as the BEST cook in the world. In fact for many, (including myself) no matter how hard we try we can’t replicate mum’s signature dishes. I believe traditions live on through family meals. It’s not the ingredients...

There will be times when no matter how hard we workout we don’t see the fitness results we expect. It is at these times we may want to punch life’s unfairness with all our might! Anger and frustration is a common reaction when we don’t meet our expectations in fitness...

We are living in a world that tries to "sell"  peace of mind, happiness and self-care as an indulgent and luxurious commodity. Escaping stress, the ever-increasing do-list, domestic chores, business responsibility and spiritual pressure is just a "click" away. When...

Making a choice for exercise is freighting. The unknown always is. It’s not necessarily because exercise is hard or beyond capability. It is because life, as we know it today, is good. There is no pressing need to suffer the cold of winter or the inconvenience of...

I don’t usually write during our term break, but these are not normal times. My decision to take the vaccine stemmed from my work with older Australians in the hospital system. I acknowledge it is a privilege to be working with an older age group, and I take my...

“I must be burning a few calories in this class!” is a common thought after a high paced workout – is it true? Well…..yes and no……as a general guide; one standard choc chip cookie takes about 20 minutes of vigorous exercise to “burn off.” With this perspective, you...

Everyone has something about their body they don’t like and think…if only we could change that one thing, we’d be perfect… I understand the feeling of “not being good enough” to start a fitness program and the fear behind admitting self fault for a sedentary...

Women have struggled for decades for their human right to equality. It is ironic that the 1984 Sex Discrimination Act ended a dystopian Australia for women. A society mindset change towards equality for women in sport still has a long way to go, but  with your help  -...