by Michael Dermansky | Feb 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) are urging employees and employers to take necessary steps to improve their general health and wellbeing whilst at work this year. The chair of the APA Occupational Health Group, Dave Hall, has outline 11 easy steps to...
by Michael Dermansky | Jan 24, 2019 | Kids
Being physically active is good for kids’ health and creates opportunities for making new friends and developing physical and social skills. Australia’s Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour guidelines for children of primary school ages (ages 5-12) are as...
by Michael Dermansky | Jan 22, 2019 | Kids
Is lifting weights safe for teenagers? Not only is lifting weights safe, it helps prevent sporting injury and improves sporting performance in teenagers. A Sydney school’s Strength and Conditioning coach also believes it fosters key values for school children as they...
by Michael Dermansky | Jun 18, 2014 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
Common Exercise Mistakes: Lunges The lunge is a great multi- joint exercise for strengthening muscles that support your hips, knees and ankles. Compared to the squat, which is an up and down motion on two legs, lunges requires you to be in a split stance with one leg...
by Michael Dermansky | May 21, 2014 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning
What Weight Should I Be Using? Many people have trouble selecting the correct weight or resistance to use when performing exercises at the gym or at home. Too little Weight: You will not stress your muscles enough to make a measurable difference in improving your...