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Sleep is so important to allow our bodies to recover. Let Vision PT show you just how important sleep is and why we need it to remain healthy!

Running for Success- Part 2

Movement and weight/resistance training not only shapes your muscles but it strengthens your muscles, bones and overall health as well. Increasing and maintaining adequate muscle mass is one of the most effective ways to keep body fat at bay and to improve overall health and fitness, especially as you age. Your body is continually removing old bone and replacing it throughout all stages of your life. Peak bone mass (or bone density), which is our maximum bone size and strength is reached by around age 30. After 30 bone resorption slowly begins to exceed new bone formation which leads to bone loss. Up until age 40, all bone removed from your body is replaced however, after 40 less bone is replaced. Bone loss in women occurs fastest in the first few years following menopause and it continues as we age. Most women enter menopause between the ages of 42 - 55 and as their estrogen levels drop dramatically women undergo rapid bone loss. If you have low bone mass it then increases your susceptibility to fractures primarily to the hip, spine and wrist. Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can help to influence bone mass, just as poor health choices such as smoking, poor nutrition, inactivity and excessive alcohol can also decrease bone density. For the majority of women bone loss can be slowed through good nutrition and exercise which can help protect against osteoporosis and other health ailments like fractures later on in life. Key reasons women should do weights:

Running is the best and probably the most common form of cardio. Let Vision PT show you how you can utilise running to achieve your goals today!

In this Vision PT article we discuss why core strength should be a priority in your training.

Overeating or binge eating sound familiar to you? Here at Vision PT, we can help you recognise and reverse the habit of overeating and binge eating.

Your family is relying on you, so you need to be the best version of yourself-for them! Let Vision PT show you how you can be the best version of you!

Have you jumped on the coconut oil craze? In this Vision article, we share everything you need and want to know about coconut oil.

Being organised is probably the single most important element for good nutrition and making sure your macronutrient goals are met.