Author: Summer Nelson

How to use a food diary

How to use a food diary We are often asked by our clients “what should I be eating” if I want to…. lose weight, increase muscle, bulk up, trim down, increase my energy etc. This is a great question to ask if you are wanting to achieve any health & fitness goal. Certainly what you […]

How to calculate your BMI

How (and why) to calculate your BMI Have you ever wondered how to calculate your BMI or why you should?  Many health professionals use BMI as a basic way to determine if someone is within their healthy weight range.  It has been used for many years and is a simple calculation of your height to [...]
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Are you ready to start your own personal training business?

Running your own personal training business is tough work. Take our business savvy quiz to see whether you have what it takes to shine on your own... When starting a new business the first thing you should do is: Write a business plan Start taking on clients Get your business cards printed Open a bank [...]
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7 things you didn’t know about exercise

7 things you didn’t know about exercise 1. Exercise cuts your risk of cancer Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, who recently reviewed 52 studies of exercise and colon cancer, found that the most active people were 21 percent less likely to be diagnosed with this cancer than their least […]

5 steps to a lower GI diet

5 steps to a lower GI diet The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of foods based on how fast those carbohydrates hit the bloodstream. What is the GI? GI stands for Glycemic Index, where ‘glycemic’ is simply the scientific word for glucose (sugar) in the blood. All of the carbohydrates we eat, including starch [...]
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5 Simple Tips to Increase Energy Levels

5 Simple Tips to Increase Energy Levels These 5 tips, working together, should help you when trying to salvage some energy to keep moving and progressing forward in your day. Many of us think that there are not enough hours in each day, so make the most of each and every one of them. 1 […]

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3 Things to Keep in Mind for Permanent Weight Loss

You’ll hear no argument from us that getting your head in the right place for weight loss is a challenge. As psychologists specializing in working with overweight clients, three of the areas we target with almost every client are: Perfectionism Procrastination and Prioritising Let’s take a look at each of these concepts and explore how [...]
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Canterbury Neurology

Canterbury Neurology is a private practice launched in mid-2018, set up to deliver a private consultation service in general neurology and movement disorders. The rooms are designed to be welcoming and comfortable for our patients. We have structured the practice specifically to allow adequate time to address our patients’ concerns without them feeling rushed or […]

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Back in Motion Balwyn

We provide physiotherapy, massage, clinical Pilates, and exercise and rehab to Balwyn and surrounding suburbs. We have one-on-one and semi-private classes and because our services are delivered by physiotherapists you can claim them on private health insurance with extras cover. A “quick-fix” for your pain or injury might sound good, but over time is proven […]

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Spring Osteopathy

We opened the doors to Spring Osteo Clinic in January 2010. We saw an opportunity to apply our osteopathic passion in a professional, inspiring and friendly clinic.  Soon we recognised that complimentary disciplines would assist you so remedial massage, exercise physiology, clinical Pilates and studio Pilates were slowly introduced. All our osteopaths and exercise physiologists […]

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