The Exercise Room Blog

The reality is that all these diseases are actually highly interrelated!Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers, lung diseases and mental illness (all combined are called Non-Communicable Diseases, or NCDs) largely share the same drivers or “risk factors.” Things like an unhealthy diet, using tobacco, drinking alcohol and not getting enough exercise are all related to, or direct drivers of obesity and diseases like diabetes and some cancers.

Other than the showers, the weight room is probably the most sex-segregated place in any gym. The body benefits of lifting and strength training are clear, yet the gender split persists!

Short bouts of intermittent exercise throughout the day may be better than one vigorous workout in convincing your brain that you are full, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity.

Getting out of bed in the morning to exercise can be a challenge, especially when you have not gotten enough sleep the night before. If you find yourself sleeping in and missing your workouts too often, make a concrete plan to get yourself to bed on time, out of the sack in the morning and into the gym.

Less than 40% of Australians achieve the minimum amount of physical activity recommended by government and professional organisations. This contributes to the fact 60% of Australians are overweight or obese.

Several high-profile clubs are forking out big money to send players to altitude training camps in an attempt to gain a competitive edge. But is it worth the effort? How much of an impact does altitude training have on overall performance?

A new study is tapping into a phenomenon most of us have heard about and some of us might claim to have experienced at some point – “runner’s high”.

Use these ten foods in your diet to support fat loss and get the physique you desire. Assuming you are training regularly, including these foods in a high-protein, relatively low-carb whole food diet will help you get and stay lean, while feeling energized and motivated throughout the day.

GPSports continues to be the innovator in the team sport GPS market with the November 2012 release of the SPI HPU. This device is the result of over 10 years research and development, and distinctly different to any other team sport focused GPS tracking device on the market.

A healthy diet should include a good variety of nutritious foods. These include breads, pastas, fruits and vegetables. Eating breakfast is also an important part of a healthy diet. Keep fat and salt intake low and eat foods rich in calcium and iron. A good balance between exercise and food intake is important to maintain a healthy body weight.

You probably know that the Body Mass Index or BMI is an inaccurate body composition assessment for muscular population such as athletes. With this knowledge, you might write the BMI off as irrelevant for yourself, or your clients if you are a coach, and think little more of it. But, did you know that it is an inaccurate measurement for a number of other populations as well?

PORT Adelaide has filled one of its major off-season needs, securing highly rated Western Bulldogs conditioning man Cameron Falloon as its head fitness coach.

Fitness is a very important component of success in modern AFL football, and it is important to measure fitness in the course of training - to get baseline measures, to identify strengths and weaknesses, and monitor changes in fitness over time.

The heart rate (HR) monitor is a relatively uncomplicated method of monitoring exercise intensity by providing real-time measurements of cardiovascular responses to exercise.

The irony of it all is that many of us are suffering from sleep deprivation so that we can work more, but the drop in performance ruins any potential benefits of working additional hours.

Looking to get stronger or perhaps gain some extra lean mass? The attached review is a good read of some research done in this area to help you with your training program design!

A barbell clean and a kettlebell clean are two completely different movements, but both could fit this description:CLEAN [barbell or kettlebell]: A power exercise with a quick transition between tension and relaxation that requires proper positioning of the path of the implement in order to successfully complete the lift with maximal efficiency.

Weather provides a vivid language for describing our emotional atmosphere, but does it also influence it? Do grey days bring grey moods? When the mercury rises, does our blood boil?

The kettlebell swing is the Russian army knife of exercises. What else do you call an exercise that can increase both a professional powerlifter’s strength and an elite marathoner’s endurance?

We live in a world of improbable bodies; they populate our television screens, magazines and billboards. If you’re like most Australians, you might sometimes get the feeling your body isn’t normal. But don’t fret — it’s all the virtual bodies around us that aren’t.

We need to look past the colours, pictures and cleverly crafted claims. If you’re confused by food labels, you’re not alone. But don’t hold your breath for an at-a-glance food labelling system that tells you how much salt, fat and sugar each product contains.

POWER fitness coach Cameron Falloon says he has "no doubt" the sub rule will shorten players' careers.

Think about your five closest friends. What do they care about? Do they love the gym? Long walks on the beach? Maybe they smoke, or are overweight. You should choose your friends wisely, because they can have a big influence on your health.