HealThy Self Allied Health

15/11/2025

Interesting!

Studies have revealed that walking 3 mph on a super-incline (16%-18%) burns 70% more calories for fat than running on a flat surface. This is because the steep incline requires more muscle engagement in the legs and glutes, increasing the metabolic cost and making your body use more fat as fuel.

To elaborate:

📑INCREASED MUSCLE ENGAGEMENT: Walking uphill forces your legs, glutes and core to work harder to fight gravity, recruiting more muscles and boosting calorie burn.

📑HIGHER HEART RATE: The incline raises your heart rate more than flat running at the same speed, indicating greater cardiovascular demand and energy expenditure.

📑ENHANCED FAT OXIDATION: Studies show that when matched for total calorie expenditure, incline walking burns a higher percentage of fat for fuel compared to running.

📑GREATER METABOLIC COST: Moving uphill has a higher metabolic cost because your body has to expend more energy to move against gravity.

SOURCE: https://www.therunningweek.com/post/incline-walking-burns-70-more-fat-than-running-on-flat-ground-heres-the-science-behind-it

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10/11/2025

Let's look at the best exercise,we can do as we age, since its Australian Seniors Week this week.

And whether you are looking at individual or group exercise, gym or home-based resistance and balance training, our amazing Accredited Exercise Physiologists can help.

23/10/2025

Regular strength training and strong social connections makes for healthy strong women. Check out Thursday morning's Over 50's Group Fitness class looking 🤩!!!

22/10/2025

SPACES AVAILABLE! We currently have a few spaces available in our over 50's Group Fitness classes, over 50's Beginner Group Fitness class as well as Reformer & Matwork classes.
Message us or call for more information.
Ph: 9511 1196

20/10/2025

17/10/2025

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02/10/2025

Such a simple way to make an immensely life changing improvement to your quality of life as you age.

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia but there is something you can do to help prevent it.

Regular exercise is a powerful way to support your brain health. It helps keep your memory sharp and lowers your risk of developing dementia.

Start small and build up to 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. It’s never too late to make a change for the better!

Find out more: http://bit.ly/4puGNXi

Sources: Dementia Australia, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - AIHW

01/10/2025

Apologies to those runners amongst us. 🤣

24/09/2025

Just a heads up! This weekend is a long weekend. Kaz is a bit of a task-master, so she still wants to whip you all into shape....but we've reduced the number of classes we're offering because even task-masters need a break! 🤣
New clients are welcome, and the long weekend is the perfect opportunity to do something for yourself & give it a try. Booking details in comments.

Please keep in mind, admin staff don't work on the weekend so calls will go to voicemail; however, if you message us through Messenger we will be able to respond.

16/09/2025

Can you help us out?

To get her accreditation as a Certified Diabetes Educator, Georgie needs to see Diabetes patients. Her studies are done, but she needs clinical hours working with clients with Diabetes to meet the accreditation requirements, and time is running out.

If you yourself have, or know anyone with, pre-Diabetes or Type II Diabetes, please share this. We need to get word out there.

Clients who book in will receive 💚FREE💚 health advice from a highly qualified health professional, across two different health fields. This is a service that would normally cost hundreds of dollars.

Make the most of this opportunity and book in or share now.

04/09/2025

It is Women's Health Week and I, more than most, need to remember these words from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

'This Women's Health Week, the theme “Say yes to you” is a reminder for women to prioritise their health and wellbeing.

Regular exercise is one of the most powerful ways to support both body and mind. By saying yes to exercise, not just this week, but every week, you’re investing in your strength, energy, longevity, and overall quality of life'.

Like many working Mum's, our own health and wellbeing, rest and recuperation is a low priority and is something we do when everyone (and everything) else is taken care of.

Even if it is just for this week, say YES to you.