Hmmm so Winter is already here, I didn’t even get to say “Winter is coming” I’m not actually sure what it means anyway as I’ve only read half of the first Game of Thrones books. But I do know that earlier this week it was the coldest May morning in a number of years. Cold […]

Choosing fitness wear – or active wear as it has come to be known in some circles – can sometimes be difficult as you tend to want to look stylish but be practical at the same time. Tom Hamilton has put his mind to this perennial problem and has come up with these great tips. […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 1st marks the start of winter and for many of us the start of snow season! Here are a few tips and tricks to reduce the risk of injury when getting back on the slopes.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Check your Range of Movement [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1661″ alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”1662″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Have a look at your hamstrings length (do a […]

As it gets colder and we lose more light it is easier and easier to avoid working out. Here are my top tips to keep you motivated through winter. Have a goal Working out becomes easier when you can set your mind on something you want to achieve. The goal can be anything. Here some […]

Have you ever wanted to take up a strength program but find it intimidating don’t know where to start? Do you have a gym membership that is going to waste because you don’t know what to do? It can be intimidating with all of the information and complex workouts available, but starting with a basic […]

The centre point of your workspace is often your desk. People spend up to 8 (sometimes more!) hours a day sitting at their desk. Back, neck, shoulder and arm pain along with headaches and eye strain are common workstation related injuries. Prolonged sitting causes physical fatigue as you hold parts of your body steady for […]

You know that: prolonged sitting can cause or exacerbate back pain static postures increase the stress on the back, shoulders, arms, legs, and in particular, can add large amounts of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. The image below illustrates that sitting already places larger pressures through the discs in our back when […]

Geordie McColl, a talented gymnast from the Penrith region, first come to see us at The Healthy Body Company during his lead up for state trials for the National Men’s Level 7 Gymnastics NSW Squad. Geordie was experiencing ongoing back pain when hyperextending (bending backwards beyond the normal range of motion) during training and competitions. While, our […]

Hey kids it’s Mothers Day soon and you know what that means? Right? Breakfast in bed, a day of rest, reading, being waited on hand and foot followed by a delectable late lunch or earlier dinner surrounded by adoring family. Although it sounds indulgent it’s the least you could all do in recognition of the […]