Expert Articles

In a world of so much uncertainty and with so many conflicting view points and beliefs, there is one thing that still rings true; fitness is the ultimate equaliser.

Through atrophy (muscle degeneration) and wear and tear, there is a staggering 30% of adults over 65 falling once EVERY year! Osteoporosis (bone density reduction) is prevalent in 55% of our population over 50 and on average, women over 50 have a heart age that is 5 years older than their chronological age. This is without even chatting about Menopause which comes with belly fat gain and fatigue.

Was 2018 going to be YOUR year? Did you have a list as long as your arm of all the new habits you were going to add to your routine.

Sick of running on the treadmill or around the streets? Let Vision PT show you how to mix it up and the benefits associated with trail running.

From the moment we are born we use our "stepping reflex". It is the movement our legs make that simulates walking - it's just at that moment we don't have the muscle development to hold ourselves upright to actually take our first steps - that comes in the next 12 -18 months and from that moment we are on the go.

We always hear that cardio is necessary in order for us to increase our fitness levels and reduce our fat storages. But how do we know what type of cardio to do and when to do it?

As the human body is around 60% water, it is extremely important to understand the functions and benefits that it has on us, as well as the issues that can arise if we are dehydrated.

Here are some tips and thoughts about how to increase the time you have to promote a more holistic, fulfilling lifestyle.

One of the main reasons to exercise is for functionality, and the goal should be for efficiency. Efficiency is gained through the correct movement of the body, from correct muscle activation and joint range of movement to joint alignment and the balance between the left and right side of the body.