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The Weekly Bite
26th April, 2017 | by Green Apple WellnessHi All, Brian and I hope all our Green Apple Team and all of you had a happy, stress-free Easter. We managed to get quite a few jobs completed during our four day shut down. It is amazing how long some things take and they can’t be done when the Centre is open. We know… Read more »
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Keeping Your Spine Healthy: 5 Exercises for Back Pain
24th April, 2017 | by excitemediaYou’re only as young as your spine is healthy. At least that is what Joseph Pilates (creator of Pilates exercise) used to say. His exact words were “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” Needless to say, our spine health is… Read more »
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8 tips to staying healthy this Easter
10th April, 2017 | by excitemediaFor those working hard on their fitness, weight loss and general health goals, Easter is a hard time of year. Surrounded by aisles of chocolate in the groceries, family/friend who purchase chocolate for you or eat it constantly in front of you. So, to make the Easter holiday easier for you, we have compiled 7… Read more »
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Why choose a Wellness Centre over a gym?
30th October, 2016 | by Green Apple WellnessOne 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 »
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Water Exercise for all Fitness Levels
26th October, 2016 | by Green Apple WellnessThe 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 »
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Exercise Physiology Benefits
22nd October, 2016 | by Green Apple WellnessWhat 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 »
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Type 2 Diabetes Strength Training
3rd September, 2016 | by Green Apple WellnessMembers 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 »
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Choosing the Best Exercise Physiologist
22nd July, 2016 | by Green Apple WellnessThe 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 »