What is a calf tear? A calf tear is an injury that occurs to one of the calf muscles in the back of the lower leg. The two major muscles commonly referred to as the 'calf' are the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The superficial gastrocnemius originates...
We are excited to welcome Amara to the SportsFit team. Amara completed her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours at Monash University. After living and working overseas for the last three years, Amara is excited to be back home in Melbourne. As a food lover,...
Are you diabetic and have you had your feet assessed? Did you know your feet are at risk due to nerve damage or poor blood supply. In particular there is an increased risk of infection, foot ulcers and amputations. Podiatrists play an important role, as they can...
Pilates is a unique method of exercise, which requires concentration, control and precision. Pilates exercises are versatile and easily modified, so are beneficial for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Because of increasing popularity in Australia over the past 20 years or so, various forms...
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Nutritionist Georgia Walker has chosen this awesome slow cooker recipe to help warm you up during these winter months. Fun fact: A slow cooker set on low for an 8-hour day uses about the same amount of electricity as a light bulb! Ingredients 1 kg...
We love being involved and supporting our local community. On May 11th 2019, SportsFit once again helped out the parents of our local primary schools prepare for their annual Netball and Football games. Our day began at the Mums’ netball competition, held at Lloyd St Primary,...
Are you prepared for skiing this coming season? We have had a long, hot summer but the time has come to bring out the warm clothes as winter is coming. Although the lifts aren’t yet turning, now is the perfect time to get ready for the...
Why is it important to choose the right (and left) sock? As well as choosing the right pair of shoes for your feet choosing the right pair of socks is also important. When buying socks you should always consider how long you plan wearing them for...
Why get a snow sports assessment? With winter around the corner, it's not long now until the start of the snow season. If you plan on tackling the slopes this season, remember getting ready to ski or snowboard starts well before finding your gloves and getting...
Have you noticed the endless amount of nutrition and diet advice floating around the news and social media lately? Fasting, fad diets, keto, the celery juice cleanse. It can be really difficult to know who to trust when it comes to nutrition or diet advice...