Spring Into Action Challenge
With less than three months until the start of summer, the season of short sleeves and swimmers is fast approaching. The Spring Into Action Challenge will help bring you out of the winter hibernation,...
Category: General Health & Fitness
Oak Tree Retirement Village Kingston
Health Jigsaw launched a wellness program in 2016 to help keep the residents of the Oak Tree Retirement Village in Kingston active and healthy. The Movement, Strength and Balance Class is a fun, non-impact class to...
Function & Move Better
Your body will function and move better if you incorporate mobility into your workouts to balance your hard training. One way to achieve this is via self myofascial release, which is a fancy term for...
Apples
Apples contain around 5g of fibre (both soluble & insoluble) which is great for your digestive system. The soluble fibre (pectin) can keep you regular, stabilise blood sugar, decrease appetite and keep you full...
Easter Treats
If you’re planning to have a few Easter treats over the next few days, here are a few things to think about. Quality v Quantity – Enjoy a smaller amount of more expensive, quality chocolate...
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis (means “porous bone”) is a disease which affects around 1.2 million Australians. It happens when you lose too much bone, make too little bone or both. As a result, your bones become weak and...