Pilates vs general exercise in treating chronic low back pain Lower back pain affects around 20% of the Australian adults. Sufferers of lower back pain experience higher levels of anxiety and depression, poor sleep quality and a decline in quality of life. Pilates is a training program which was developed by in the 1920’s by
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Exercise prescription for weight loss and weight management Overweight and obesity is defined by having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or greater. Being overweight and obese increases the risk of developing several chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoarthritis. Once you ebecome overweight or obese, weight reduction is difficult
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Strength training and waist circumference change in men Waist circumference (WC) is measurement taken midway between the lowest rib and the hip bone and is a marker of abdominal obesity. Excess fat around the abdominal region increases the risk of cardiovascular disease,diabetes and many other chronic diseases. Studies have shown that inactive individuals are at greater risk for chronic
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Alzheimers Disease prevention and exercise The role of exercise and the prevention of alzheimer’s disease in older adults Alzheimers disease is a chronic condition that leads to a decline in cognitive function, resulting in a loss of personal identity and changes in behaviours, mood and the ability to perform basic daily living activities The risk of being affected
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