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benefits of exercise

Five Underrated Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is a powerhouse of benefits, celebrated for its well-known advantages like weight management, improved cardiovascular health, and increased muscle strength. Yet, as seasoned experts in the field, we recognise that exercise has a treasure trove of additional perks that often remain hidden in plain sight…   In the spirit of shining a spotlight on […]

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The Mobile Advantage in Exercise Physiology

At Specialised Health, we have been providing mobile exercise physiology services since our inception in 2013, and it’s not a decision we take lightly – there are compelling reasons why we continue to prioritise this approach.   We are well aware that travel charges can add an extra cost, and we occasionally do have to

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Fatigue in the Workplace – Part 2: Our Top 5 Strategies for Employers to Navigate Workplace Fatigue

In last week’s article, we explored the causes and significance of workplace fatigue, highlighting its detrimental effects on safety, productivity, and employee well-being. Now, being the solution-based people that we are, we present our top five strategies to combat workplace fatigue and create a healthier, more energised work environment for all.   1. Establish Clear

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Fatigue in the Workplace – Part 1: How to Spot It and Why It’s Important

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex world, fatigue has become an all too familiar companion. It seems like everywhere we turn, more and more people are complaining about feeling exhausted and drained. As exercise physiologists, we see it firsthand – the prevalence of fatigue is on the rise.   “Fatigue” reaches far beyond the realms

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The Bounce Program: Feedback from our Participants

Last week, we delved into fascinating research on fatigue management, exploring one of our favourite tools, heart rate variability. Today, however, we’re shifting our focus to the most important voices in this field: the individuals living with fatigue-related conditions. The participants of our Bounce Program.   With our program running since 2021, we decided it

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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in Fatigue Management: A peek into the research

For quite some time now, we have witnessed remarkable outcomes through the utilisation of heart rate variability (HRV) in the realm of fatigue management. The effectiveness of HRV is well-established in regard to the outcomes we achieve here at Specialised Health, but it is equally important for us to stay informed about the latest research

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chronic pain

Breaking the Chains of Chronic Pain: Part 2 – The Psychological Benefits of Exercise

Chronic pain is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While exercise has been shown to have numerous physical benefits for managing chronic pain, which we delved into in our blog two weeks ago, it also has important psychological benefits that should not be overlooked!   In today’s blog, we will

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Fibromyalgia

Understanding Fibromyalgia: Insights and Ways to Help

Fibromyalgia is a term that you may have come across, but do you really understand what it means?    This condition affects approximately 3-5% of Australians, yet it remains shrouded in mystery for many. As exercise physiologists, we have seen firsthand the challenges faced by those living with Fibromyalgia. Therefore, we aim to shed some

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Breaking The Chains of Chronic Pain – Part 1: Physiological Benefits of Exercise

Affecting approximately 1 in 5 Australians, chronic pain is a lot more common than many people think (1). Anyone who has experienced chronic pain knows how debilitating it can be, limiting daily activities and negatively impacting overall quality of life. While medications can help manage pain, they often come with unwanted side effects.    Exercise,

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