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Making time for you – Mindfulness Several people have contacted me in the past couple of weeks to tell me they just can’t make time to do their exercise. I am probably the worst person to share this with because I am always going to look for solutions to this problem.  I was thinking about… Read more »

Since having my surgery for bilateral total knee replacements, I have made extra effort to hunt down the latest research on management of degenerative bone conditions. We are all living for so much longer that developing osteoarthritis is almost inevitable – or so I thought. All my previous studies had focussed on the “fact” that bone… Read more »

One of the most common things we hear is: “I’m not a ‘gym person’ so what’s that real difference about a wellness centre?” We’re glad you asked because the differences between a gym and a wellness centre are not just huge but vitally important to your health journey. If you’re tired of being forced to run on the treadmill… Read more »

The water classes at the Green Apple at Bald Hills can be done in conjunction with strength training or as a stand-alone activity. Exercises done in water can be both joyful and effective. Studies have shown that physical activity has many health benefits and that older adults should aim to be as physical as possible. One… Read more »

What is the difference between a physiotherapist and an exercise physiologist? The “Alex” mentioned in this story is an accredited exercise physiologist at the Green Apple Wellness Centre in Bald Hills. The story is told by member Bob Cameron, who writes… “Just a few words of encouragement from my experience at Green Apple over the… Read more »

Members of the community interested in a program specifically designed for people with Type 2 Diabetes, and for pre-diabetes, are eligible to enrol in the classes at the Green Apple.  The Green Apple Wellness Centre in Bald Hills was given a small grant in 2011 to deliver the program which was designed by the internationally… Read more »

The human body has a great capability to cope with various challenges posed to it. It can be even made stronger by subjecting alone to a variety of sorts of training schedules. The topic of exercising physiology involves the deep awareness of the method in which the techniques of the body react to the physical… Read more »

Looking for some alternative health and exercise options? If you want to try them out you might:  Consult an accredited exercise physiologist. A good starting point for your wellness program is a consultation with an exercise physiologist. An exercise physiologist is an expert who has professional accreditation and specialise in prescribing programs suitable for people… Read more »

New Research into building bone health challenges conventional beliefs! Osteoporosis, or brittle bone disease is a silent condition that frequently goes undetected until a bone is damaged.  In depth research have pointed out that although Western countries eat the most dairy products, the greatest rates of osteoporosis also occur in Western nations.  This poses a… Read more »