Do at least 2 strength exercise sessions per week.
Doing regular strength exercise is probably one of the most overlooked Physical Activity guidelines – in particular by older adults or those with health concerns or conditions. Doing cardiovascular exercise like walking is easy [...]
Exercise in Cancer Care
Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Position statement This position statement has been a long time coming and I am thrilled to see it finally published! COSA calls for exercise to be “embedded as a [...]
Self-Efficacy – Positive Change Challenge 4
Self-Efficacy - If I believe in myself, anything can happen! At the conclusion of our Positive Change Challenge, I wanted to share this last little video with you! It is the one thing that [...]
Are you Doing Enough Physical activity?
Accumulate 150+ min of Moderate Intensity or 75+ min of Vigorous intensity Physical activity per week This is where the Australian national physical activity guidelines start to have some substance! Previously we explored how [...]
Self-Compassion – Positive Change Challenge 3
Now we move on from Self-Acceptance and take a huge leap forward into Self-Compassion! This wonderful talk by Kristen Neff finally gives us some strategies to overcome that nasty little voice inside your head. [...]
Be active on most, if not all days of the week
Be active on most, if not all days of the week - Consistency is the key! Why should you exercise daily? Exercise and physical activity are far more effective when repeated regularly – especially [...]
Self Acceptance – Positive Change Challenge 2
Welcome back to The Positive Change Challenge (PCC) is designed to inspire you to make small changes to your life that you know YOU want to make! Firstly - Review your progress so far - [...]
How Much Should I Exercise?
Doing any physical activity is better than none so, how much should I exercise? Nothing can be truer than this statement! Those who are currently inactive have the most to gain from doing any [...]
Self Awareness – Positive Change Challenge 1
The Positive Change Challenge (PCC) is designed to inspire you to make small changes to your life that you know YOU want to make! These changes are personal to you and could include - more [...]
New Year, New Resolution. Really?
As we welcome in a new year we begin to reflect on our lives and think about the improvements we can make to the year ahead. Many of us have resolutions around health and fitness [...]