Entries by Health Mates

Mobility & Stretching

When a joint can’t move, there will always be another muscle or joint that overcompensates for that lack of mobility. This is how postural imbalances and injuries occur. Why mobilise ankle joint? Calf/Achilles Lack of calf mobility is the number one limiter of a perfectly executed squat. Generally calf tightness stems from walking or the […]

4 Simple Tips for Healthier Grocery Shopping

1. Never shop on an empty stomach. Being hungry often leads to impulse buying, which usually ends up being something naughty to snack on in the car on the way home (ie. chocie bars, lollies or chips). 2. Choose a basket instead of a trolley. According to research you’ll be more likely to buy healthy […]

HEAL Program for Diabetics starting soon

Are YOU a Type 2 Diabetic? Do YOU need help with healthy lifestyle advice? If so, HEALTM may be just what you need! The Healthy Eating Activity LifestyleTM (HEALTM) program is an 8 week group program, conducted by Allied Health Professionals. It assists in the management of weight, heart disease (including high blood pressure and cholesterol) and […]

The Benefits of Group Exercise

Are you lacking motivation for your workouts? Are you tired of the same routine or need an ‘extra push’ to get the most out of your workout? If you have answered yes to any of these questions you should really try a group exercise class! There are numerous benefits to participating in group exercise, for […]

And the winners are…

Congratulations to the winners of Refer a Friend/$0 Joining Fee promotion. Kim won a 3 night P&O Lifestyle Cruise for two (valued at $998) and Ramy won a Luxury Hotel Getaway (valued at $470). Thank you to everyone who joined or referred friends during the promotion. We look forward to seeing all the new faces […]

500 for the Fight Update

Some of you may not be aware, but we have 119 people registered in 500 for the Fight, all with a weight loss goal in mind. Our goal is to loss 500+kg as a group by 28 October. To date we have lost 91kg! As we approach week 10 we remind all of you who […]

29 Complete Cyclemania Challenge

On 19 July, 32 enthusiastic participants started their marathon ride for our Cyclemania 2hr Rev Class. Some had done it before, so knew what they were in for, but for many this was their first time taking on the challenge. Kylie Minogue (Belinda) kick-started the ride in her amazing outfit, followed by Madonna (Lisa), in […]

Diabetes & Exercise

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic disease resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Insulin is created in the pancreas and is responsible for the transportation of sugars from the blood into the body’s cells to be used as energy or to be stored. Without effective insulin the body cannot use […]