Classes
- GLAD Classes (to help clients with osteoarthritis)
- Hydrotherapy (classes in a heated swimming pool)
- Strength & Conditioning classes (all levels)
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Strength training: 7 great tips for building a stronger you!
Strength training is useful to maintain or improve your health at any age . Not only does weight bearing exercise help us build strength and muscle mass. Strength training also helps maintain and strengthen bone density. When starting strength training for the first time, after injury or after some time off, remember to start gradually. If you…
Pilates Reformer: Your most burning questions answered!
Pilates reformers… That medieval contraption I can see out of the corner of my eye in many a gym these days. Seriously toned people on a reformer making some very interesting poses look as easy as riding a bicycle. Let me be clear, reformer classes are hard work, but have an amazing effect on your…
Post-natal Pilates: Is it right for you?
Is post-natal Pilates right for you? Getting back into exercise is tough after having a baby. Limited sleep and a never-ending to do list can make regular exercise seem unachievable. Your body has been through a lot during pregnancy and birth. It’s important to allow your body time to recover and to get back into…
Pilates and Yoga – Which is Best for You?
Pilates and Yoga are currently on-trend in the health and fitness industry but are often thrown into the same basket. The dedicated enthusiasts of each discipline would argue that they have very different benefits and swear that their form is far superior to the other. This statement is both true and false. True in the…
Grand Opening Wrap up
Our Grand Opening last Saturday was a huge success. Thank you to all of our current clients who came to see us. It was lovely to be reminded of the wonderful community we have at Gungahlin, and in the City. We’re pretty lucky to have such awesome clients and it was pleasure to welcome some…
Standing Meditation: What is it and what are the benefits?
What is Standing Meditation? Standing meditation is a powerful method of healing the body from injuries and chronic illnesses. Standing meditation or ‘Zhan zhuang’ ( pronounced Jam Jong) increases vitality, internal strength and fitness as well as overall body power. Developed in China by masters of meditation and acupuncture, Zhan zhuang is a form of…
Goalies: 6 Surprisingly Easy Stretches to Avoid Injuries
Goalies or goalkeepers, are the last line of defence in a team and, arguably the most important player on the field. Or at least they take the brunt of the blame after conceding a goal. A goal keeper’s fitness and skill requirements vary greatly to the other players on the field, and as a result…
Wait! Before you Buy a Sit Stand Desk You Need to Read This
Why you need a sit stand desk Nowadays, more and more offices are including sit stand desks as part of their office set-up. It is common knowledge that prolonged sitting can be harmful to your health. I have previously discussed some of the associated factors or a poor workstation and prolonged sitting. These include general…
Grand Opening
Help us celebrate the opening of our new Gungahlin practice by coming to our Grand Opening on Saturday April 29 from 10am until 2pm. Tell your friends about our free beginners classes, free 10 minute massages and free physio & podiatry checks. Plus we’ll have some great spot prizes or you can go into the…
Sitting Too Much? 7 Quick & Easy Desk Stretches For Office Workers
Why You Should be Stretching at Your Desk: Getting injured from sport or exercise is not the only way we wreak havoc on our bodies. Sitting all day is just as dangerous. In fact, evidence shows that prolonged sitting increases mortality even among people who exercise outside of work. Also, some of the biggest complaints I…
Should I run on my toes? Forefoot running vs heel strike: 4 Myths Busted!
Over the last several years there has been a considerable push towards forefoot running or the “barefoot running” technique. In this article we’ll refer to it as forefoot strike vs heel strike. Among my clientele of devout runners I have seen multiple injuries related to attempting to convert to minimalist shoes. I would often ask…
Valentine’s Day – Massage Gift Vouchers Available
Spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a remedial massage gift voucher. Choose from a 30 minute or 60 minute remedial massage. Purchase your gift voucher from our friendly reception staff. You can call in to see us in person or give us a call and we can prepare your vouchers for you. Call…