Exercise for High Cholesterol (Dyslipidaemia)

Exercise for High Cholesterol (Dyslipidaemia) What is Cholesterol and Dyslipidemia? Cholesterol is a type of molecule that is essential to the function of the human body. As with most things, there is an appropriate level of cholesterol that is ideal for the human...

Exercise for Weight Loss

Exercise for Weight Loss Am I overweight? Overweight is defined as having a body mass index between 25 – 29.9 kg/m2.Obesity is defined as having a body mass index greater than 30 km/m2.You can work out your body mass index using your bodyweight in kilograms and...

Exercise for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Exercise for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) What is blood pressure? When blood is pumped around the body, the amount of pressure that the heart uses to pump this blood is called blood pressure. It is how much pressure the blood is under and how much pressure it is...

Exercise for Heart Disease

Exercise for Heart Disease The heart is a muscle that pumps blood around the body. Like all our muscles it needs exercise to stay healthy and strong. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for several conditions that affect your heart. These include narrowing of...

Exercise for Osteoporosis and Osteopoenia

Exercise for Osteoporosis and Osteopoenia What are osteoporosis and osteopaenia? Osteoporosis is a condition where a person’s bones become thin, weak and fragile. The bone is referred to as having low bone mineral density (BMD) and the person is at an increased risk...