Physical Activity

Swimming is a popular water based physical activity which can provide participants with a range of health benefits. To maximise the benefits there are several factors to consider when participating in water based physical activity.

What role does dietary protein have in relation to physical activity and exercise? How much protein do you need if you are physically active? Should you be taking protein and/or amino supplements? Read on to find out more.

Hypertension, or above normal blood pressure increases the risk for stroke, but can remain undetected. Learn about risk factors for hypertension and how physical activity and nutrition can reduce those risks and improve your health.

Bone loss may be part of the ageing process, but not a foregone conclusion. Some risk factors for osteoporosis you can’t change, but certain lifestyle practices can be used to your advantage to decrease your risk for osteoporosis.

Retirement and old age may be a long way off, but it is never too soon, or too late, to take positive action to slow down your aging process. You can promote health and quality of life well into your senior years through regular physical activity.