Exercise Science
Don't be an 'active couch potato'
There is evidence to suggest that children (5-15yrs) may ‘compensate’ for increased physical activity on one day by decreasing their physical activity on subsequent days.
HIIT in the ‘real world’ – does it work?
Title: High Intensity Interval Training in a Real World Setting: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study in Overweight Inactive Adults, Measuring...
Are you misinterpreting core stability
11-Mar-2015The smartest way to avoid injury and improve performance is to train the body to engage the inner core and breathe before you move. The heavie...
Exercise during pregnancy
29-Jul-2014Research shows that being physically active during pregnancy is beneficial for overall health and delivery-related outcomes.
Exercise is medicine
29-Jul-2014Sports medicine experts from Australia and the US gathered at Sydney University on 21 July to discuss the concept of ‘Exercise as Medicine’.
Sport and physical activity is good for the developing mind
07-Jul-2014Participation in sport and physical activity is not only good for the body, but also the developing mind.
Exercise to improve your blood fat profile - what works best?
01-Feb-2014A poor blood lipid (fat) profile is referred as dyslipidaemia, and is strongly related to cardiovascular disease and other health complications (stroke, peripheral artery disease etc.).
Researchers discover a new treatment for osteoporosis
20-Nov-2013University of Sydney researchers have discovered a new and promising treatment for osteoporosis which is easily delivered in water soluble form
Blood Pressure - best practice measurement
31-Oct-2013High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. One in three Australian adults have hypertension, but this is not always recognised because hypertension usually has no symptoms
Change behaviour to make exercise stick
24-Sep-2013Reasons for sticking with an exercise regime can change over time. By understanding behaviour change you can help increase exercise adherence in those struggling to make their good intentions an ongoing reality.