Relive Exercise Physiology

15/07/2025

Great to see media coverage of a new national consensus statement on Hypertension in ALLIED Magazine. The statement includes a recommendation for accredited exercise professionals to measure blood pressure during exercise testing, a simple step that could detect thousands of undiagnosed hypertension cases and prevent heart attacks and strokes.

1 in 3 Australian adults has high blood pressure, and many don’t know it. Research led by Associate Professor Martin Schultz from the University of Tasmania shows that adding blood pressure checks to existing exercise tests can help uncover hidden cardiovascular risks. Endorsed by Hypertension Australia, Australian Cardiovascular Alliance, and the National Hypertension Taskforce, these guidelines equip Accredited Exercise Physiologists to lead the charge in early detection.

Read the article: http://bit.ly/40Lh0PK

Read the media release: http://bit.ly/44OgjXc

17/01/2025

Made a New Years Resolution to be more active? Having trouble sticking already?
Here's some good strategies and tips that could help...

More than 50% of Australians will make an exercise or health-related new year's resolution each year. While we have the best of intentions when setting this goal, as our lives return to “normal” in the new year, exercise often drops to the bottom of the priority list, resulting in half of us sto...

22/10/2024

Over 1 in 4 people aged 45 and older die within 12 months of suffering a hip fracture!! The percentage is even higher in older Australians (65yrs+).
Relive Exercise Physiology are experts in personalised exercise programs to improve balance, mobility and strength while giving you confidence to perform tasks and take on activities that are important to you!
We can even deliver these sessions where you are most comfortable - in your own home. Contact Relive here or call 0435 075 008.

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22/10/2024

So true! If you could only do one exercise, this would be it.

We can’t have Movement Awareness Month without taking about walking. It’s the backbone of human movement, the pattern at the root of everything else. It’s simple, yes, but that’s where its power lies. It’s one of the safest, most primal ways to keep your joints alive, your blood flowing, and your mind clear. Because, make no mistake, if you don’t get this right, every step you take is just another tick on the clock toward breaking down. Do it wrong, and you’re paving a slow road to decay. Do it right, and you’re setting yourself up for a future where your body doesn’t betray you.

But let’s cut the nonsense: walking isn’t just a casual stroll through the park. It’s the movement you’ll repeat more than any other in your life. So, if you think you can get away with sloppy biomechanics, go ahead and keep marching yourself toward the grave. You don’t get to escape the rules. Your body doesn’t work on your terms; it works on reality’s terms. Every step—whether you get it right or botch it up—is pulling you toward evolution or entropy.

The truth is, if you’re not training to be a better biped, you’re just digging your own grave one rep at a time. You can keep pretending your barbell lifts and bilateral movements are doing the job, but you’re missing the point. We didn’t evolve to move like a meathead stuck on a bench or in a squat rack; we evolved to walk, to shift weight, to flow through space with purpose. You want to keep grinding away with that same old bilateral nonsense? Fine, but you’re denying evolution, denying the reality that your body adapts to the demands you place on it. Train for what your body was built for, or suffer the consequences.

04/09/2024

Did you know that regular exercise can help reduce the risk of some types of cancer?
Did you know that exercise can be done safely while undergoing treatment and may help improve treatment effectiveness?
Did you know that following cancer, regular exercise can help improve life expectancy and reduce the likelihood of recurrence?
For more information check out https://cancerqld.org.au/cancer-prevention/physical-activity/ or contact Relive Exercise Physiology.

16/07/2024

This week is National Diabetes Week.
Exercise plays a vital role in helping manage Type 1 & 2 diabetes. Relive Exercise Physiology can provide guidance and tailor a personalised exercise program that is safe and effective and can improve the life of anyone living with diabetes.

10/07/2024

Relive Exercise Physiology now helping everyday people from Jetts Gladstone Great spacious fully equipped gym, friendly staff and without the crowds!

16/05/2024

Weight bearing (such as walking) exercise is crucial for maintaining health bones as we age. Better still, compliment this with resistance training (e.g. body weight exercises, lifting weights). Resistance training can be done safely and effectively at any age under the guidance of an accredited Exercise Physiologist!

Brisk walking is a weight-bearing exercise that stimulates bone growth, improves density. Lace up those shoes and enjoy the many benefits of brisk walking - enhanced bone health, better posture, and a healthier you!

22/04/2024

Sad but true, only a quarter of Australians are getting the minimum 30 minutes of daily exercise to MAINTAIN health and well-being.

The good news is it doesn't all have to be in one go, it can be spread out over the day. An accredited exercise physiologist can show you how to do it safely and effectively!

Just 1 in 4 Australians aged over 15 met the physical activity guidelines in 2022-23 and physical inactivity continues to cost the Australian healthcare system more than 1 billion dollars year on year.

Our public health initiative Exercise Right was created to support Australians in achieving a more active and healthier lifestyle by connecting them with ESSA's exercise professionals.

This year, our goal is to get more Aussies moving for 30 minutes a day through our Exercise Right Week campaign in May. Surrounding this campaign is the brand new Exercise Right Challenge!

You can get involved by helping spread the Exercise Right message, joining the challenge or hosting or attending an event!

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3IujB6Y

Sources:

1.https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/physical-activity/latest-releas...

2https://www.medibank.com.au/content/dam/client/documents/pdfs/pyhsical_inactivity.pdf

25/03/2024

Fit people live longer, strong people live better. So the answer is simple, do both!

Strength training is super important as we age. The good news is anyone can do it safely, and with very little, or even no equipment at home….

A group of 90 year olds started lifting weights for eight weeks and more than doubled their strength. Imagine what you could do! We’ve long been told the key to getting healthy is losing weight, but more and more research shows gaining something- muscles- could be just as beneficial. Why is buildi...

07/03/2024

I cringe every time I see this!

I often see people performing lat pull-downs behind their head. Its a great exercise but the risks of doing it this way far outweigh any perceived benefits. You are putting your shoulder joints in a far more vulnerable position, increasing the chance of injury. It is also more likely that your technique will suffer, reducing the effectiveness of the exercise on those targeted back muscles.

Furthermore, If you are using old equipment that might not be maintained or checked regularly, there is a chance the cables could snap or clamps fail, potentially resulting in a catastrophic neck injury!

Please just do lat pull-downs the old fashioned way, in front of your face....🙂💪

01/03/2024

Walking. If you could only do one exercise, that would be it.

It's a fact that a good walk of at least 30 minutes a day can make a big difference to our lives. Not only helping to manage chronic health conditions such as lung disease, diabetes and arthritis, but also assisting in weight loss, improving mental health and our general well-being. Luckily the Gladstone region is blessed with numerous walking paths for you to enjoy.

Although walking is a simple activity that most of us are able to do, the most important thing is to shrug off those excuses and make a start! Even if you feel that you cannot walk for more than 5 or 10 minutes Relive Exercise can tailor a personal walking program for you to help achieve your goals.