Active Approach Physiology

18/03/2024

We're doing it! Active Approach will be open Saturday mornings for sessions, starting April. Clinic opening times will be 7am-11am.

This is the perfect option for those who don't have enough time to attend all sessions during the week, or those who wish to make up missed sessions.

Talk to us if you're interested!

17/03/2024

Maybe a tad late, but we'd like welcome our newest Exercise Physiologist, Roland!

Roland has a bachelor of Exercise Physiology and over two years experience in aged care, helping elderly people improve and maintain their independence, mobility, and quality of life through exercise and physical activity.

Roland has a strong passion for sports such as basketball, rugby league, American football, and mixed martial arts, in particular boxing and Brazilian jiu jitsu.

He holds a strong belief that a regular physical activity and exercise routine is truly therapeutic for the body and mind, and one of the key pillars of a happier, healthier, longer and fulfilling life.

If you haven't already, be sure to say 'hi' next time you're in clinic!

14/12/2023

If you have a spare minute please consider signing this e-petition for the removal of GST on Exercise Physiology services.
This significantly effects our business, the entire EP profession and the accessibility of quality exercise prescription for the community.
Currently we're having to charge GST when other allied health such as physio, chiro, and even Chinese medicine doesn't have too. It's quite frankly saddening to think that a profession that is hardly based on clinical evidence can avoid this whilst EP has to forward on, or absorb the cost of GST.
Please share if you're on board.

https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN5674?fbclid=IwAR3ZbbumkbQG7iSPkb9cXda4rftgF7iFJ5rgPRXsN-KTlWLteStXuOewv2E #:~:text=The%20petition%20is%20open%20for,of%20certification%20by%20the%20Committee.

e-petitions

10/05/2023

Massive congratulations to .agius for captaining his side to victory in the Country vs City Rugby League! 👏
Thinking we change up your program from biceps, biceps, biceps 💪

02/03/2023

It's unbelievable isn't it?! The effects of exercise go far beyond anything physical.
Exercise can change our brain for the better, and it's been proven again and again and again!

The most recent evidence has summarised 97 systematic reviews which included 128119 participants. From this, it's been shown that any form of physical activity has a positive effect on mood and is extremely effective at improving symptoms of depression!

Exercise is such a powerful therapy, and yet, it is prescribed for depression far less than medication. This is despite clear evidence that physical activity is comparable, or even BETTER than drugs!

The way in which exercise improves depression is through increased expression of neurotrophic factors, increased availability of serotonin and norepinephrine, regulation of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis activity and reduced systemic inflammation...In a nutshell, it activates and helps regulate the hormones and parts of the brain that make us feel good!

If you suffer from depression and anxiety and you don't participate in physical activity, you may be missing out on a great opportunity to take control of your mental health. As always, if you're not sure where to start, or you're lacking the motivation, supervised exercise with a health professional can assist you in overcoming those hurdles.

12/01/2023

Scroll through to see how reducing the weight load and increasing TUT can help with muscle hypertrophy.

Of course there are MANY variables that lead to muscle growth and TUT is just one factor. But, it's definitely worth considering if you're not noticing gains despite regular resistance training.

To find out more, here is a review of the literature:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01465-2

28/10/2022

Shout out to Cherise, who's walking 125km this month and has raised over $1000 for JDRF!!

We challenged her to do x50 9kg ball slams for a $150 donation and she nailed it! (The cruel part is, we would have given it to her anyway 😉)

If you want to support the JDRF raise vital funds for type 1 diabetes research, you can donate through this link-
https://walk.jdrf.org.au/fundraisers/CheriseHolley/walk-nsw

Go Cherise, we're cheering for you!

06/10/2022

No, you don’t have to lift weights multiple times a week to reduce your risk of a cardiovascular event! A study of over 12,000 people has shown that weight training for about 1hour per week can reduce the incidence of a cardiovascular event by 40-70%!

The downside is that there are really no other benefits from such a small amount of exercise. However, the positive is that even just a small amount of effort can help to protect your health!

What’s great is that lifting any weight that increases muscular resistance will do the trick! After-all, your muscles don’t know the difference between lifting a kettle bell, digging in the garden or carrying multiple heavy shopping bags. Therefore, it may be easier than you realise to get 1hr of weight training in per week!

On a side note: we need to remember that weight-loss, muscle strength and growth and to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and most other diseases (including CVD), requires a combination of resistance and aerobic exercise multiple times a week. The key is to be active everyday!

30/09/2022

We started with nothing, nothing but an empty warehouse. There was some outdated chequered flooring and a lot of concrete. But with a lot of planning, late nights and help from our nearest and dearest, we managed to turn this into something that resembles a health clinic 😆.

This was just over 2 years ago, and we can't believe how much has changed!

For anyone who hasn't seen what our humble clinic used to look like, here is a little walk down memory lane. Of course, our loyal doggo Vinnie was with us every step of the way. Not to mention family and friends, particularly for his amazing job on the huge Active Approach wall art.

20/09/2022

⭐️ We've recently updated our website with a few improvements. Check it out and let us know what you think! A few wonderful patients have made special appearances 📸

Don't forget, group bookings can be made online to save you ringing us!

www.activeapproach.com.au

Active Approach Physiology offers professional health assessment and exercise prescription to any individual wanting to reduce disease risk, decrease disease burden, improve sport performance or improve general health and exercise confidence. Our Exercise Physiologists are able to precisely modify e...

12/09/2022

A big, official welcome to Isabella!- Active Approach's newest Exercise Physiologist.

Isabella has completed a Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science and a Masters in Exercise Physiology. Her focus is predominately on improving the functional capacity and overall wellbeing of those who suffer from chronic health conditions, assisting athletes return to sport and improve the mobility, independence and function of the elderly.

Isabella also has a particularly keen interest in soccer, which she continues to play, as well as athletics, swimming and futsal.

So, be sure to say "hi" next time you're in clinic!

08/09/2022

A study of over 110,000 people over 30 years has shown that participation in the recommended 150mins per week of moderate or vigorous exercise will reduce your risk of death. Full Stop.

There was a 19%-25% risk reduction of all-cause mortality, CVD and non-CVD mortality. This further improved up to an additional 13%, in those who participated in 2 to 4 times the recommended exercise.

It may be overwhelming to think of how you can squeeze another 150 minutes out of an already busy life. But there are plenty of ways you can incorporate exercise into a daily routine and accumulate these hours over the week. It DOESN’T have to be in a gym, and it doesn’t have to be all at once.

Some ways include:
• Walking/running or riding your bike to work or to the train station
• Take the dog for a walk/run each day
• Playing outdoor sports like touch footy with the kids on the weekend
• Utilise your lunch break to walk or run, even if it’s just 10 minutes
• Get out in the garden and dig, lift and push the wheelbarrow
• Start a netball team with friends
• Do 5 mins of skipping while the kettle is boiling or while the commercials are on
• Go for bike rides with the kids after school

Keep yourself accountable- set reminders on your phone, tell your friends what you plan to do, leave your joggers at the front door and the bike leaning on your car. Make a conscious effort to be active everyday. Your future self will thank you!