by Dan Williams | Feb 18, 2023 | Blogs, Exercise, Health, Individuals with a disability, Kids, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, NDIS
Every day, we work with people who do not let their disability define them. But when it comes to exercise, we see one very big mistake. They let their inabilities define their exercise. Their exercise program becomes pigeon holed, with overly modified movements and a...
by Dan Williams | Feb 4, 2023 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Exercise, Health, Individuals with a disability, Kids, NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a program in Australia that helps people with disabilities and their families get the support they need. The NDIS pays for different kinds of therapy services that help people living with disabilities, including...
by Dan Williams | Jan 21, 2023 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Health, Individuals with a disability, Kids, NDIS, Older Persons
Summary: The NDIS can pay for you to exercise with a special kind of trainer called an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP). This can happen if you need help with daily living or improving your health. AEPs know a lot about how exercise can help people with...
by Dan Williams | Sep 17, 2022 | Blogs, Exercise, Health, Individuals with a disability, Kids, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, NDIS
Providing Exercise Physiology services for teenagers on the NDIS, there is one key focus that pay dividends again and again. Neutral spine. But what is ‘neutral spine’? What does it mean, and why is it so important for teens on the NDIS? ‘Neutral spine’ is basically...
by Dan Williams | Apr 24, 2018 | Blogs, Kids, Nutrition
We thought it would be interesting to design a ‘healthy’ Easter egg hunt for kids. We’re defining ‘healthy’, as a hunt that is energy neutral – that is, the children expend as much energy hunting, as they take in by...
by Dan Williams | May 9, 2017 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Kids, Psychology
Burpee penalties are a common occurrence in CrossFit Affiliates worldwide. Late to class? Burpees. Left equipment out? One like = one burpee. But are they really the best way to create positive behaviour change in your members? After all, that’s all you’re...
by Dan Williams | Oct 11, 2012 | Blogs, Exercise, Kids, Psychology
Reinforcement is arguably the most dominant factor influencing and shaping physical activity levels in children. Positive reinforcement and encouragement from peers and authoritative figures teaches kids that physical activity in both a is not only acceptable, but...
by Dan Williams | Feb 29, 2012 | Blogs, Exercise, Kids, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation
Breaking a mirror causes seven years bad luck. You’ll find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Strength training in children causes growth abnormalities. These three statements are all equally supported by research. I’ve got no idea where the strength...
by Dan Williams | Jun 7, 2011 | Blogs, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Health, Kids
Exercise should form a major part of a healthy pregnancy. Certain modifications should however be made to ensure safety and effectiveness. Numerous changes in the body occur during pregnancy, with implications from each affecting and determining exercise requirements...
