I know that a lot of you spend much of your time travelling for work. This means long flights, stiff backs, poor sleep patterns and a general lack of routine. This can be hard on the body and the mind. This May 2010 newspaper article form the NY Times desribes the changing face of some American airp...
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With the announcement of the new term and class structure, here are the remaining term dates for 2010. Term 3 19th July - 24th September (10 weeks) Midterm 23rd August - 29th October (10 weeks) Term 4 11th October - 17th December (10 weeks) Midterm 8th November - 17th December (7 weeks)
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There are a few changes to occur at the CBD branch for our up and coming term 3. In summary, these are: * introduction of a new "peak" and "off peak" class arrangement - off peak classes will be introduced at 11am, 11.30am and 4.15pm Monday - Friday to accommodate for the influx of new enrolments th...
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As you are most probably aware from your time at fix, the pelvic floor at the base of the "pelvic bowl" is an important component of your classes. We strive to increase your general awareness and strength of it so to improve your back and pelvic stability. The pelvic floor as a sling, however has se...
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As the evidence suggests and proves, strength training and the effects from it are best maximised if your muscles are challenged 3-4 times per week. This means you really do need more than your one class per week to maximise the benefits. At fix CBD recently, there has been a definite trend to atten...
Read MoreCramps are extremely common and noone really knows what is the correct advice to give on how to manage or even cure them. There are many theories, from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance to neuromuscular imbalances in the fatiguing muscle. However, none of these theories have been clinically prov...
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Laptops were never designed for long term use however by 2011 they are expected to represent 66 per cent of corporate purchases and 71 per cent of the consumer market. Falling prices, technological improvements and the increase in "hotspots" are the main factors driving these sales. In the 1970's pe...
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Not working hard enough at your Fix classes? If you are a fan of youtube and have some spare time on your hands, check out AJ Bear, world class skiier from America on his. I must admit his pelvic control and stability is not ideal, but he is still quite impressive with his overall balance.
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We often are asked about the best way to warm up prior to your game of soccer, tennis, netball or jog. There is a recent shift away form the old ways of thinking as scientific evidence regarding stretching builds up. Below is the link to a very interesting read about stretching from the New York Tim...
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It is well published and believed that regular exercise can enhance our mood. But how is this physiologically explained? How is it that physical stresses on our body from physical exercise can impact our psychological stresses? We know very little to date on why it is that exercise has these effects...
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