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Eating for rowing

March is the peak time for rowing season, where two of the largest regattas for school rowers (Head of School Girls and Heads of the River) both occur. The physical training is a significant component for success in the sport, but supporting these training sessions...

Exercising in extreme heat

As we enter the hottest month of the year, it is important to consider how we can stay safe while exercising in extreme heat conditions. Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) have developed a new policy and accompanying App which provides guidelines and advice on how best...

Back to school lunchbox tips

If you’re lost for ideas or need some assistance with lunchbox structure with the kids back at school, look no further than these tips from our Dietitian! Main Component For the main component of school lunch, try to include: Some ideas include: Leftovers from dinnerQuiches or frittatasZucchini sliceFried riceBurrito...

The AxIT system is coming to SportsFit

We are taking our assessments to another level in 2021 with the AxIT system It’s coming! We are proud to introduce the use of life changing assessment technology in the AxIT system. The AxIT system utilises equipment previously only found in elite sporting clubs or high tech research...

Start 2021 with our SummerFit Package

After the challenges of 2020, everyone is looking forward to a New Year! It's also that time of year we set resolutions and many resolutions involve improving our health: losing weight, getting fitter, eating better or doing more exercise. Although we have great intentions, we...

Do you eat enough plant based foods?

The New Year is upon us, and so too are New Year’s resolutions! Often people make the aim to eat healthier in each New Year, but aren’t specific enough about what this looks like to give it the best chance of success. Head over to...

Look for last minute gift ideas?

Give the gift of wellness this Christmas If you are stuck for last minute Christmas gift ideas or even looking for a good stocking filler, consider giving the gift of wellness this year. SportsFit Physio & Health are here to help, with some fantastic health and...

Our Dietitian recommends this summer recipe

As the weather changes, so too does the seasonal choices for fruits and vegetables. Eating seasonally has many of benefits, have a read through our Seasonal Eating for Winter Blog HERE if you are interested in learning more. Some of the vegetables that are in season for...

Low back pain in cricket

Low back (lumbar spine) injuries are commonplace in cricket given the unique demands of bowling, fielding and batting in a hunched position. Due to Covid restrictions pre-season training times have been drastically shortened this cricket season, reducing the physical preparation for athletes and potentially increasing...

Are you looking after your bone health?

Why is bone health important? Bone is a dynamic tissue that is continually being built, broken down and rebuilt as part of a normal metabolic process called bone remodelling. Bone remodelling involves resorption (breaking down of old bone or the removal of micro-damaged cells) and formation (building new...