Exercise Right

How to make the most of exercise in your 40s and 50s.

Midlife brings with it several changes to our body and health, often impacting men and women differently. Exercise is crucial to maintain health, decrease risk of chronic disease and support independence into the future.

Prioritise strength training, cardiovascular fitness, mobility and joint health. Accredited Exercise Physiologist Kirra Womersley breaks down how to exercise right in your 40s and 50s, taking into account the differences in aging for men and women.

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Did you know that exercise can help you during breast cancer treatment and recovery?

Exercise can help you manage treatment and cancer related side effects such as fatigue, lymphoedema, pain and lowered bone density. It also boosts mood, sleep, muscle strength, confidence, and can even reduce the risk of cancer returning.

With guidance from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, you can find safe, personalised ways to use exercise to its full potential.

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Source: Breast Cancer Network Australia

Exercising right in your 20s and 30s: set yourself up for success

Your 20s and 30s are a time of peak physical capacity. Prioritise strength training, high-impact activities and cardio.

Setting healthy habits now can improve your long term health and reduce your risk of chronic conditions.

Check out the full guide to exercising in your 20s and 30s written by Accredited Exercise Physiologist Kirra Womersley.

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Falls are a common injury in Australia and there are simple habits you can adopt to avoid them.

It’s all about improving your balance through strength training, learning to transfer weight from foot to foot, and ‘reactive stepping’ to help improve the ability to regain balance after a bump.

Anyone who has experienced a fall, or is at risk of a fall, should work with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) to develop a tailored program which reduces your chance of injury.

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How exercise supports brain health after a stroke.

Exercise may support neuroplasticity, which helps the brain relearn skills and improve how it works, by increasing useful proteins.

It's been found that high-intensity aerobic exercise is best, including HIIT.

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Not sure how exercise helps with stroke?

Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of further strokes and improve post-stroke recovery.

You can find a range of FREE resources on our website which provide expert advice from Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Accredited Exercise Scientists.

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This week is National Stroke Week.

Exercise plays a crucial role in stroke prevention and recovery.

According to the World Stroke Organisation, just 30 minutes of exercise five times a week can reduce your risk of stroke by 25%.

Exercise can also help those affected by stroke to improve recovery and well-being.

Stroke Foundation

Movement can feel scary with chronic pain, but with the right advice you can make meaningful progress.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist James Wallace shares how to keep moving safely with chronic pain and flare-ups.

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Chronic Pain Australia

Chronic pain, flare-ups and exercise: how to keep moving safely Understand chronic pain management through safe exercise techniques with guidance from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Has pain taken the wheel?

Exercise can help you regain confidence, move better and support your wellbeing.

Accredited Exercise Physiologists can prescribe safe and effective exercise. They consider any health conditions or pain that you’re experiencing and create a tailored plan for your health and lifestyle.

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Chronic Pain Australia

If you are living with Type 1 Diabetes, the relationship between your body and exercise can feel unpredictable.

It's common to feel hesitant to exercise but it's one of the most effective tools to protect your long-term cardiovascular health, improve insulin sensitivity and support your mental well-being.

Elise Edwards uses her expertise in exercise and diabetes education to provide insight on how to exercise right with Type 1 Diabetes.

Read the full article from Elise Edwards: https://bit.ly/4fr92BS