by Stephan Panagos | Feb 11, 2022 | Health and Nutrition, Stephan Panagos
Sleep is an important bodily function. It is required for the recovery of muscles and other tissues of the body after physical exertion or injury (rest and repair), regulation of hormones, optimal function of the immune system, metabolism, brain development, memory...
by Michael Dermansky | Nov 5, 2021 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
Article and comment – How exercise changes your body after a day, a week, a month, a year This is a great article that summarises the expected changes with exercise after different periods of time. The time frames are realistic and explain why people feel the changes...
by Michael Dermansky | Oct 15, 2021 | Health and Nutrition, Michael Dermansky
Article and comment – Gut health to live longer? As we get older, not only are we looking forward to a longer life, but a better quality life as well. Increasing research and evidence is demonstrating that its not only our fitness and strength make a difference....
by Michael Dermansky | Oct 1, 2021 | Health and Nutrition, Michael Dermansky
Article and comment – Living by the numbers There are a few health “numbers” that we take for granted and live by. This is without always knowing the origins or whether these are facts or convention we have excepted over time: Brushing your teeth twice a day: Although...
by Michael Dermansky | Jan 20, 2021 | Health and Nutrition, Michael Dermansky
Is BMI still a relevant measure of health? BMI is an easy and consistent general measure of health that has been used extensively over the years, because it requires: 1 variable, weight (kg), 1 piece of equipment, a reliable set of scales A high BMI...
