Tag: Exercise
Kinetics Rehab: The 3 most common injuries during lockdown…and how to...
As we all buckle in for a bit longer at home, the team at Kinetics have a bit of insight to share from previous...
Are you overtraining or under recovering?
Are you overtraining or under-recovering? I pose this important question at the beginning of this article because as you read I want you to really think...
Is personal training for you?
Written by Boris Belmar, Personal Trainer at AUT Millennium Gym.
If I am sick, need to fix my car, cut my hair, or repair...
Our perception of fitness
Versatile Definition – "Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities."
Fitness Definition – "The condition of being physically fit and...
Free weights vs fixed weights
Free weights vs fixed weights (machines) is a great debate in the weight room - which is more effective in getting you toned up,...
Jacob’s Tips: Home workouts for Swim School kids
Here are some ways to exercise at home during lockdown which perfect for the older kids within our Swim School. I would suggest doing...
Gym Manager Sam’s Warrant of Fitness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GLOtO2dl9g
Following my lead in last month, we’ve had a lot of people ask about what the Human Potential Clinic does, so I thought I’d...
Helping everyday Kiwis reach their potential
What does the Human Potential Clinic do?
The Human Potential Clinic (HPC) is a leading provider of clinical exercise physiology services in New Zealand. This...
Exercise as medicine: Parkinson’s disease
The health benefits of exercise have long been extolled. Heart disease treatment and prevention, cancer, and mental health are amongst the most commonly known...
Exercise as medicine: How prescribed exercise helps disease prevention and management
The benefits of exercise are well known, but these become additionally important for people recovering from medical events or chronic conditions. Exercise can provide...
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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child
What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...
50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves
Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
At...
Lessons from A Silver Fern
Guest Contribution: Anna Harrison - New Zealand Netballer.
Another big year of Northern Mystics and New Zealand Silver Fern Netball commitments has come to an...
The Benefits of Training Accessories for Swimming: PT 3 Kick Board
Have you ever watched a top swimmer walk into a swimming pool with a bright coloured mesh bag in hand and wondered why they...
“Doctor of Surfing” sets up New Zealand’s first board sports programme...
“Just some guy doing weird stuff with surfing.”
Dr Olly Farley is used to having to justify his career choice. Combining his passion for surfing...
