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...
by Michael Dermansky | Jan 20, 2021 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
Guidelines to building muscle When planning a work out specifically for building muscle; consider more than whether you do a full body workout or a spilt body program. The number of workouts a week, your nutrition, your sleep and what other exercises you do...
by Michael Dermansky | Jan 18, 2021 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
Exercise Physiologist comments on exercise to combat sedentary health-risk Although this is a very broad topic, with many interacting dimensions, there are a few very specific health risks of a sedentary lifestyle that really stand out. These can be addressed by...
by Michael Dermansky | Jan 4, 2021 | Clinical Exercise, Pilates and Strength and Conditioning, Michael Dermansky
Keeping your Glutes in good shape is not just about how you look, but probably one of the most important part of any strengthening program. Together with the multifidus muscle (the direct stabilisers of the lower back), the glutes provide the “power” to support the...
