Importance of Bone Mineral Density
Health tips Importance of Bone Mineral Density What is Bone Mineral Density ? Bone mineral density refers to the amount of mineral content, primarily calcium and phosphorus, present in your bones. This measurement reflects the strength and density of your bones, the higher your BMD, the stronger your bones are. BMD is typically measured using […]
Exercise Physiology for Chronic Disease Management
Health tips Exercise Physiology For Chronic Disease Management If you’ve been living with a chronic disease, you’ve probably been told to “get more exercise” more times than you can count. But chronic disease management is about more than just moving, it’s about knowing how to move safely and effectively. Especially when you’re managing diabetes, heart […]
Conquering Lower Back Pain
Health tips Conquering Lower Back Pain Lower back pain refers to discomfort or pain occurring between the lowest rib and the gluteal fold. This pain can manifest as a dull, constant ache or a sudden, sharp sensation, and may also include tingling, muscular stiffness, and weakness. Lower back pain can range from acute, lasting a […]
The Benefits of Exercise Physiology for Older Adults and Seniors
Health tips The Benefits of Exercise Physiology for Older Adults and Seniors As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever, but it also becomes more complex. Chronic conditions, joint pain, reduced balance, and fear of falling can make it difficult to know where to start, or how to exercise safely. This is where […]
Exercises For Over 50’s Heart Health
Health tips Exercises For Over 50’s Heart Health As we move into our 50s and beyond, heart health becomes more important than ever. With busy schedules, old injuries, and changing bodies, exercise needs to be both effective and sustainable. Heart Health Month is the perfect reminder that staying active doesn’t mean pushing to exhaustion it […]
Understanding Pain
Health tips Understanding Pain Pain is one of the most common reasons people stop exercising and one of the biggest barriers to recovery. But pain doesn’t always mean damage, and resting too much can sometimes slow progress rather than help it. Understanding when to rest and when to keep moving is key to managing pain, […]
Exercise Physiology For Chronic Disease Management
Health tips Exercise Physiology For Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, respiratory conditions, and arthritis are among the most common and costly health issues facing Australians today. These long-term conditions don’t just affect physical health they can impact emotional wellbeing, daily function, independence, and quality of life. But there’s strong scientific evidence […]
Always Feeling Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Health tips Always Feeling Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Have you ever started a new exercise program, gone a little harder than usual, or returned to training after a break only to wake up the next day feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck ? That deep, aching, hard-to-sit-down, hard-to-walk soreness has a name: DOMS — […]
Exercise Physiology Guide To Knee Pain Management
Health tips EP’s Guide To Knee Pain Management Avoid knee pain with a tailored exercise program. Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people reduce activity, stop exercising, or feel hesitant to move. It might begin as a mild ache when walking downstairs, getting out of a chair, running, kneeling, or squatting and […]
Workplace Wellness
Health tips Workplace Wellness Posture is key to performing better at work Do you end your workday with a stiff neck, tight shoulders, sore back, or aching hips ? You’re not alone. At JY Exercise Physiology, I regularly help office workers, students, and work-from-home professionals who feel sore and fatigued not because they are doing […]