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...
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...
Mid-way through the AFLW and about to start AFL and local football competitions, we will often hear about the dreaded- ACL injury. What is an ACL injury? A tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. This is a ligament that is inside your...
Chargrilled pumpkin and haloumi salad with chickpeas Our Glen Iris Dietitian has chosen this tasty salad recipe (via Sally Parker) for you to enjoy this Autumn. Ingredients: 800g Kent pumpkin, sliced 2 medium eggplants, cut into wedges 120g haloumi, sliced 2 teaspoons cumin 400g can no-added-salt chickpeas, rinsed, drained 2 oranges, peel and...
Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Rider 22 – our Glen Iris Podiatrist has her say… “After compressing my old runners, sliding into my new Mizuno Wave Rider 22 is like a breath of lightness and responsiveness, without losing any aspects of cushioning under the foot! I am...
Why should you consider a Physio rowing assessment? Rowing is a largely endurance sport that requires many areas of fitness including leg strength and power, flexibility, balance, timing and coordination. An efficient stroke relies on flexibility through the hamstrings, hips and lower back as well as...