Misconceptions around strength training and the actual benefits By Brooke Fletcher Are you the type of person who takes one look at a barbell or dumbbell and thinks “No thanks! Not for me”. Or do you even go so far as to avoid the weights section at the gym because you find it too intimidating? …
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Exercise with Diabetes By Brooke Fletcher There are currently around 1.2 million Australians living with diabetes and it is one of our fastest growing chronic conditions. Exercise can’t reverse the condition but it can help in slowing its progression and preventing further complications. There are many different types of diabetes including Type 1, Type 2, …
Exercising with a Brain Injury By Brooke Fletcher A brain injury by definition is any damage to the brain after birth. This may be caused by trauma, stroke, alcohol or substance abuse to name a few. This damage to the brain can affect individuals cognitively, physically or their independent functioning. The extent of the damage …
Exercise and Visual Imparement By Brooke Fletcher There is often a common misconception that visually impaired individuals are unable to participate in any form of exercise or physical activity. With an ageing population visual impairments are becoming increasingly more prevalent. This is why it is so important to encourage exercise due to the health risks …
