Meridian Biokinetics

02/09/2024

Looking for an excellent exercise specialist look no further than this page. I highly recommend him:
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I am Brayden Hay, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with experience in using exercise as a treatment for a range of chronic illnesses and injuries.

06/08/2024

🌟 The Power of Bioenergetics! 🌟

Did you know that your body has a master control system, known as the "body-field"? This incredible system uses energy signals to communicate and support your overall health. 🌿✨

In bioenergetics, we focus on enhancing and correcting this energy flow to unlock your body’s full potential. By optimizing how your body uses energy, we can address root causes and pave the way for improved wellness.

Ready to tap into the power of bioenergetics and take control of your health journey? 💪✨

Access NES Health's exclusive library of eBooks, movies, and cutting-edge research: https://www.neshealth.com/opt-in

30/03/2023

Brooke Coogan calls exercise a miracle drug.

17/11/2022

12% of the Australian population report suffering from a common mental disorder such as depression and anxiety.

As a society, we don’t think about taking care of our mental health in the same way we do our physical health.

Here's how exercise can support you as a natural mood booster!
- Exercise releases norepinephrine, which wakes up the brain and gets it going!
- BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) protects our neurons (nerve cells in the brain) against cortisol in areas that control mood, such as the hippocampus
- Improvements in self-esteem (a component of depression), thanks to norepinephrine but also because we feel a sense of accomplishment
- Dopamine gets a boost; improving mood, feelings of wellness, and motivation, and jump-starts our attention system

19/10/2022

18/10/2022

In this episode, we were lucky enough to rope in NZ team leader Carmyn Barnes to have a chat with us about her experience working in New Zealand as an Exercise Physiologist!

Carmyn originally studied and worked as a biokineticist in South Africa. Coming from a country where the profession is well embedded into the health care system - to a country where most people have never heard of EP - was quite a shock to the system for Carmyn!

Luckily, thanks to the work of Carmyn and others working in the profession, things have progressed a lot over the past few years. Listen to the podcast here:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-biokineticist-in-new-zealand/id1585896344?i=1000548072966

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hZljQOI8SFAr6VwUSBJOY

Enjoy!

16/10/2022

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects more than 463 million people worldwide, and Type 2 Diabetes accounts for 90%–95% of all cases. Research in exercise science confirms that physical activity can help prevent type 2 diabetes, as well as help patients manage its effects.

To assist consumers and exercise professionals in fighting type 2 diabetes, ACSM released a pronouncement with recommendations.

Find useful tips for those with type 2 diabetes: https://fal.cn/3sLcs

16/10/2022

The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center at George Mason University is an EIM Community Fitness Collaborator that provides accessible, low-cost program options to help guide and encourage sustainable lifestyle changes for participants.

Learn about their program and model in this EIM blog: https://fal.cn/3sLhD

15/10/2022

Today marks the start of National Obesity Week in South Africa, which runs from 15 – 19 October 2022.

The aim is to raise awareness about obesity and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. It coincides with National Nutrition Week (9 – 15 October), to highlight the importance a healthy diet plays in a healthy lifestyle.

In South Africa, there are many factors which restrict the ease of leading a healthy lifestyle. In addition to these factors, the COVID-19 pandemic as significantly affected our ability to manage our weight. Therefore, the need for exposure to realistic lifestyle changes is imperative to lifestyle wellbeing and obesity management. A seemingly simple lifestyle change which significantly affects weight management is physical activity.

Physical activity has been shown to be associated with a lower risk of obesity, as well as other non-communicable diseases. But knowing where to start with your physical activity journey can be daunting.

A biokineticist is a health care professional equip to prescribe scientifically formulated exercise prescription, individualized to each patients need. Working with a biokineticist can enable you to start engaging in physical activity in a safe and healthy manner.

To find a biokineticist near you, go to www.biokineticsSA.org.za.