The hours of structured sport children play is increasing.  By structured sport we mean supervised sports training and competition.

Typically, children today take on more sports, start serious training at a younger age AND spend more time training at an earlier age.

Research shows that whilst the volume (time) of structured sport is on the increase, play related physical activity is on the decline.  Play based activity are things like riding a bike, walking to a friend’s house, playing on a trampoline.

With this increase in training volumes of structure sports – there is a growing trend towards more sports injuries within young adolescent athletes.  Whilst training sessions for sport improves the skill base and proficiency; the training sessions often neglect the appropriate recovery strategies, physical conditioning for sport and injury prevention strategies.

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​Many of these injuries are related to the excessive loads associated with sport combined with insufficient recovery times between training and competition.

Young athletes should consider working on the following areas to reduce their risk of injury;

• Increase pelvic and lumbar stability / strength
• Improve movement efficiency (related to chosen sport)
• Increase mobility

Physical preparation training completed away from the playing area or practice court/ field / pool should prepare the young athlete for the physical demands of their chosen sport.   

The goal of physical preparation with an Exercise Physiologist is to reduce the risk of injury AND improve performance within their sport.

Source; YouTube Exercise Physiology for Young Athletes

Maintaining a regular exercise routine is one of the best things you can do to lower your risk of many cancers. 

The research shows that exercise lowers your risk f the types of cancer;

• Colon Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Endometrial Cancer

 
If you’re a cancer survivor or undergoing treatment for cancer – physical activity can reduce your risk of re-occurrence or having another type of cancer.

Exercise can reduce your stress and fatigue, assist you to lose weight, increase your energy levels, boost your immune system, and improve your quality of life.

The World Health Organisation recommends you should undertake 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic exercise.

Any combination of vigorous and moderate aerobic activity has been shown to be beneficial too.

In addition to aerobic exercise it is important for you to undertake at least two session of strength training per week.  Strength training exercises which recruit multiply muscles are best. 

Your strength training routine should assist with your balance and daily function.

The benefits of strength training include;

• Building lean muscle mass
• Building bone density to prevent osteoporosis
• Strengthening core muscles
• Increasing function for daily living

If you perform a sedentary job it is important that you take regular breaks and get moving.  You can’t out train a sedentary lifestyle.

If your ready to start a structured exercise program see us today.  Our team of Exercise Physiologists are specially trained to design an individual exercise program for the unique needs of your body.  Inspire Fitness offer you a high level of support, so you stay of track and remain motivated.

Call our Exercise Physiology team today on 9857 3007. 
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