Catherine DeMayo

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Every so often I will post interesting articles about health and fitness. Look for them here.

Extra Mile PT is now on Facebook!

At the urging of friend and colleague Briony, I now have a Facebook presence through the Extra Mile PT Facebook page.

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Should you be tested for insulin resistance?

It may be worth talking to your doctor or consulting a dietician and investigating whether you could have insulin resistance (IR).

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It’s never too early!

Start preparing for next year’s Blackmores Sydney Running Festival! With nearly a year to train and plan, why not use this event as a goal to improve your fitness?

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Join us for a run or walk in November

All are welcome to join my occasional running/walking group – a chance to walk or run at your own pace in various locations around Sutherland Shire and St. George.

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Better Balance, stronger bones

An increasing body of research has shown the importance of exercise for balance and bone health. While all forms of exercise have their benefits, some are more effective in these areas than other.

To improve balance, exercises that improve leg strength play a significant role. 

Exercises that challenge your balance - and this will, of course, depend on your current level - have been shown to be effective. These include actions that you do on one leg (one leg stand, one leg squat, for example).

The role of resistance, or strength training, in keeping bones healthy and combating osteoporosis is also supported by research. 

While exercise can be effective in these two areas, it is also important to check with your doctor about other health/medical issues that can affect them. Medications, vision problems, neurological issues and other factors can affect your balance, for example.