by The Fit Lab | Mar 10, 2023 | Allied Health Programs, Nutrition
When we are trying to improve performance, we often think about training frequency or intensity, recovery periods, sleep, stretching and staying on top of any niggling injuries. Often, nutrition can be the missing piece of the puzzle to get the most out of your body...
by The Fit Lab | Feb 17, 2023 | Allied Health Programs, High Performance Unit, Weight Lifting
Soft tissue injuries have long been managed by the guiding principles of Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation or better known as the acronym P.R.I.C.E. These principles have since been scrutinized with limited evidence or justification. These guidelines also...
by The Fit Lab | Feb 17, 2023 | Allied Health Programs
Ever lifted something above your head and felt that little ‘twinge’ in your shoulder? Shoulder pain is a common and sometimes innocuous injury that many people experience whether just at home gardening or lifting at the gym. Yet the pain can sometimes last for several...
by The Fit Lab | Nov 11, 2021 | Allied Health Programs, Nutrition, Weight Lifting
What is it? It’s a naturally occurring substance in the human body which is found in the brain and muscle tissues. Our bodies naturally produce a small amount of creatine but some sources of creatine include red meat and fish. Since meat is the primary source of...
by The Fit Lab | May 19, 2021 | Allied Health Programs, Chronic Disease Management
Today is World IBD day and we’re raising awareness about the debilitating conditions of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD affects 75,000 Australians but many people living with these illnesses stay silent about...
by The Fit Lab | Mar 15, 2021 | Allied Health Programs, Mental Health, Nutrition
Sleep is an important part of your day, if you don’t get enough of it your body doesn’t perform optimally and there is a decline in the physiological systems of the body. Lack of sleep can reduce your memory function, information processing and increase anxiety...
