Move for Your Mental Health
When you’ve got anxiety or struggling with your mental health, it is hard to find the motivation to exercise. However, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed, working out is
Category: Active Living
A Walk in the Park
An energetic group of about 30 enjoyed a Maccabi Life NSW seniors walk on August 17 at Centennial Park, followed by morning tea at M for Montefiore, and a talk
Hiking for Health
Over the past six months, Maccabi’s health and wellness initiative, Maccabi LIFE has sprung into action with a consistent flurry of events to suit all ages and interests within the
Research shows if you have gum disease, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease
Did you know that one in five Australians have moderate-to-severe gum disease? (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2007) That’s bad news for their teeth; however, poor dental health can
10 steps to protect your heart health
Ready to help your heart keep on beating? Here are 10 important ways to reduce your risk of heart disease for a healthier life. Follow a heart-healthy eating pattern The
Old and current injuries as a risk for another injury
By Tamar Simai and Yaheli Bet-Or During the Maccabiah in 2017 the most common reason for seeking physiotherapy treatment was a flareup of an old injury that did not hold
Athlete Performance in high pressure – stress environments
Michael is the Team Mentor for the Australian Team to the 21st Maccabiah Games. Michael attended Mount Scopus College and in his junior years played cricket at Maccabi Ajax Cricket
Training Loads – Injury Prevention
Yaheli Bet’Or An Injury can be a major limiting factor affecting your ability to train, perform at your best, or even compete in the upcoming games. There are many types
6 Factors That Can Affect How Many Calories You Burn
By Christine Byrne Medically Reviewed by Samuel Mackenzie, MD, PhD https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/factors-that-can-affect-how-many-calories-you-burn/ Some are within your control, but most aren’t. Here’s what experts say you can do to support your metabolism. If
How to Start Running: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide
By Elizabeth Millard Medically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES If you want to start running, whether you are already active in other ways or you’re truly in couch-to-5K mode, the biggest