Training for bone health These days there are so many different forms of exercise out there for people to choose from. I used to work as a personal trainer years ago and I used to tell people about how good exercise is for you, “cardio is good for your heart health”, “weights will make your… READ MORE
Home Gym Program You’ve got household objects; you’ve got a gym With all gyms, indoor and outdoor, now being closed it is hard to know how to get a workout in. There are many ways to illicit a similar response through alternative means. This can be done in a variety of ways. To get a… READ MORE
Beginners Guide to Cycling The current coronavirus crisis means that all public gyms have been closed and people must stay home, unless leaving for essential reasons only. Fortunately, one of the essential reasons to leave your house, as stipulated by the Government, is to exercise. With all gyms closed, this makes the choices of exercise… READ MORE
One of the most valuable tools for any fitness training is your training diary. Stick it on your fridge, or pull it up on your laptop, your training diary is both a cheap and super effective way to monitor and progress your training. Below are some of the benefits of keeping a training diary, as… READ MORE
Melbourne Marathon – Last Minute Food & Nutrition Advice There is excitement in the air. You know summer is coming when footy is over, the weather is warming up and Melbourne Marathon is around the corner… For those running this weekend, it’s time to put the final touches on your marathon campaign. The training is done and… READ MORE
5 BEST WAYS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GAME DAY INJURY THE WARM UP – The aim of the warm up is to physically prepare your body for the sport you are going to undertake. We want the muscles primed and ready. A dynamic warm up is the best way to target this. Another aim… READ MORE
THE ANTI GRAVITY TREADMILL GUIDE FOR ATHLETES & COACHES • The Alter-G also known as a lower positive pressure treadmill (LBPP) is an enclosed treadmill bodyweight-support system. • It uses a small increase of air pressure around the user’s lower body to create a lifting force approximately at the person’s centre of mass. • The most… READ MORE
Scope TV: The science of feet SYSSM very own podiatrist John Charles was recently on Channel 10’s TV show Scope TV explaining everything about feet and how they help you move. Check out the video below…. Check out John’s Running Podiatry website to help you take the next step – http://www.runningpodiatrist.com.au/ Like SYSSM on Facebook for more running tips and behind… READ MORE
Future Champs #2 Training Application South Yarra Spine & Sport Medicine (SSYSM) proudly presented ‘Future Champs’ – A seminar dedicated to the development of our next generation of sporting stars. The interactive evening provided an invaluable insight to a packed out audience of coaches, parents and junior athletes on the strategies required to help fulfil sporting… READ MORE
Use it or lose it: The truth behind the saying If you don’t use it you lose it. This is a common saying in the fitness industry, but how much fact is there behind this? The positive effects of exercise can be felt for between 24-48 hours post session. After that time those… READ MORE
