Dorizas Exercise Physiology in Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia | Medical and health

Dorizas Exercise Physiology

Locality: Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 405 784 112

Address: 17 Grosvenor St 2089 Neutral Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.dorizasep.com/

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24.01.2022 Had a lot of fun last night helping out Go Dance Online studios run an online strength and mobility program! Strength and flexibility are key for salsa and dance performance so was great to share some knowledge and exercises with the team. Looking forward to working with them over the next few weeks! Shout out to Rafael Sanchez and Melissa Jane for setting it up! If anyone is keen for some online fitness and salsa classes over the next few weeks, please join and message the ...guys at Go Dance Studios Can highly recommend it!

24.01.2022 1st factor for success - CONSISTENCY How consistent are you with your training? Are you prioritising your exercise over other activities which you could leave, delegate or do at another time? The most successful clients Ive seen in the past have made sure they have done their exercise consistently 5-7 days of the week. Even if something else come ups, an excuse, they will work around it and ensure it gets done! Some form of exercise is better than none!

23.01.2022 ATTN: All soccer/football players 71% of groin injuries happen during NON contact Strength training is key for prevention - in particular for the adductor(groin) muscle when lengthened (extension position)... An example of an exercise key for this would be a lateral lunge (stepping out to the side) pushing off the outside leg recruiting gluteal and adductor muscles correctly. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDbTH1FkPi/

23.01.2022 Update from Luke over in Yogaya, thanks again to everyone for the support to get us over here!

22.01.2022 Deadlifting into the week! One of my clients showing us the conventional deadlift. His been working on this exercise the last few months now and today I continued to refine his technique - his pretty much nailed it though! - Note the nice flat back throughout, today I got him to move his chest out more for more lat dorsi engagement... - Bar stays very very close, but not touching the body - Great hip engagement, glutes and hamstrings working primarily Following a strength program of mainly big compound (multi joint) movements like this one, his had recent success at dropping body fat and weight loss. Only 3x strength sessions like this a week. Along of course with good cardio and healthy eating!

22.01.2022 Hey everyone For the month of Feb Im giving up alcohol! Theres a few reasons for this:... - Main reason is to raise funds for the Febfast charity who provide funds for social workers helping those with drug and alcohol addiction - To improve my own health - To raise awareness of the effect of alcohol addiction in our society To me this is very meaningful as I have seen first hand the effects alcohol addiction can have on your health and the negative impact on those around you Alcohol addiction i is still a massive problem in Australia and not often discussed or acknowledged unfortunately It would be very grateful if you could help support by donating to the link below AND OR join up with me too for the fast! Your health and savings will thankyou for it ;) Cheers guys Luke

21.01.2022 Jill smashing the trap bar deadlifts! I wanted to post this vid as Jill shows perfect technique. Note her neutral back the whole way through, engaging the hips to drive up and control back down. The trap bar deadlift is a great alternative to your conventional deadlift, allowing better control and safety through the movement. Note it is a deadlift movement as oppose to squat - a common mistake I see!... Jill first came to see me with a number of musculoskeletal pains, most of which have resolved since commencing regular strength and mobility training. Awesome work Jill!

20.01.2022 New PB for Geoff - 105kg ended with for 6 reps! 65yo with a number of injuries previously he has come along way with consistent effort!

20.01.2022 STRESSES! Believe it or not we need some to help drive us, but too much can have more effects than we imagine: - Poor sleep = weight gain - Increased Cortisol = weight gain... - Time poor = less exercise Focus on what is stressing you, can you actually change it? If not how do you handle it better? - EXERCISE can help reduce stress. After a stressful day of work there is nothing better. Outdoors is best but indoors works just as well - TALK to someone about it - hear back what you are thinking and think about how to improve it The link from precision below has some more great tips - use it well!

19.01.2022 I wanted to use Phil as an example of how regular strength work can help running performance and injury prevention. Phil has trained consistently with me for the past few years now and has gradually built up his running capacity over time. We initially worked through some injuries, but for the last 12 months his been injury free. He now runs an amazing 3-4 week for kms between 6-12km - in his his early 70s too (although his looks dont show it!) Here the single leg drive is working on hip extension, using gluteal, quad and hamstring recruitment crucial in running. Good posture engaging core. Also single leg control at top of the movement. Awesome work Phil!

19.01.2022 3rd factor for success - INTENSITY The 3rd and final part of this video instalment discusses how hard youre working during your session. Are you working to your full potential? The best way to monitor this is tracking. If you arent measuring, it makes it much harder to know if you are increasing intensity. Ive seen too often people not tracking and losing sight of actual improvements!... Remember too, even the smallest of increases (an extra rep, an extra few minutes cardio, a 1kg weight) should be encouraged and celebrated. Over time it will add up. As always though, its important to ensure technique comes first before load when completing strength training.

19.01.2022 With today being World osteoporosis day, very keen to promote the importance of STRENGTH training for strong bones. Please see the link below for the LIMB program we are running for those with poor bone density.

19.01.2022 Such a great story - again showing age should be no barrier to improving your strength! We need more outdoor groups like this in Australia too

18.01.2022 So good to see our government getting behind exercise as a medicine for chronic pain! As exercise physiologists we specialise in individual programs for patients with chronic pain and have personally seen amazing results!

17.01.2022 A reminder about our upcoming workshop this Wednesday - if you are free at 12pm come along for a chat and some fun discussing the essentials of strength programming! All welcome, let us know if you can make it

14.01.2022 Physically active people are 45% less likely to develop symptoms of depression, and many studies show even just one exercise session can lower anxiety and make ...you feel calmer. The effect is similar to meditation or taking medication. On #WorldMentalHealthDay its important to remember the benefits of physical activity for those suffering from anxiety and depression. http://ow.ly/nUKD30mb46Z

13.01.2022 Ian finishing the week with with back squats - new PB for him! A great example of technique for the squat - good depth, back straight, still tall though. One of, if not best exercises for building overall strength... Awesome work Ian!!

13.01.2022 Jill getting her chins done! The chin up is a fantastic strength exercise for your upper strength but its not easy and often done wrong - Improves your very important grip and forearm strength - Engages our big, strong lat muscles to support our back and shoulder joints... - If done well, engages and strengthens the core too To begin try the elastic band (as strong as you need) like we have done today. Start lower reps, good quality moving through full range up to the chest, all the way down full arm extension. Increase reps over time then lessen support from the band

12.01.2022 October is National Mental Health Month! As Exercise Physiologists, we play a vital role in improving our mental health through exercise and provide a support network to talk The theme this year is Share the Journey. The message is encouraging us to share our journeys through mental health challenges, through friends, family and or health professionals!... Numerous studies have shown regular exercise to improve treatment of Depression and Anxiety. In general too, outside exercise has been shown to be more effective - but the best exercise is one you will enjoy and stick to! #mentalhealthweek #sharethejourney #stressless

12.01.2022 2nd key for success - REALISTIC GOALS The truth is, everyones pace at which they reach their health goals, weight loss, strength or rehab takes different time frames - no one is the same, run your own race. Dont expect to always see results quickly, if they do thats great but its not always the case. There are so many factors you need to consider and ensure you are heading towards your target. ... HOWEVER if results arent coming dont give up. Often it will take a small tweak or change in behaviour (eg getting more sleep) to change things! Sit back relax evaluate and set realistic shott term targets on your long term goal See more

09.01.2022 A big shoutout this week to one of my hardest working clients who got back this week from a 7 day 220km trek on the Camino Portugues walk in Spain. Its a very challenging and difficult walk for anyone undertaking it given the terrain and hills - 20 to 30km a day. Lorna said to me how much her regular strength training helped her on the walk, reporting no muscle or joint soreness. The most admirable thing about Lorna is her consistency, almost never missing a session since she started with me over 6 years ago now. She is a quiet achiever, always pushing that little bit extra each session to increase her strength with no complaints!

09.01.2022 A new year, fresh start and a common time for new fitness and health goals! Why is it that you are looking to improve your health? Alot of people will make new years health resolutions however not follow through and commit For me its mindset. Is this a long term lifestyle change or just a kick start to the year to feel good? Yes its a very positive change to make but be smart with your planning and keep in mind:... 1 Exercise can be done anywhere and doesnt HAVE to be in a gym. Find where works best and most comfortable for you 2 Commit to a daily routine no matter how small, even a 10 min walk can be very effective 3 Keep a track of your program and be patient. As simple as notes in your phone or one of the many apps available now. Results will take time but if you track and see progress it will keep your motivation up

08.01.2022 Thankyou to everyone who attended this weeks workshop Chris and I presented on strength training essentials - was a lot of fun! Good questions and topics discussed by everyone - will look to do more in the near future! Big thankyou to Excel Strength and Conditioning for hosting it too!

08.01.2022 Single Leg Deadlift Here Emma is showing us a great example of the single leg deadlift technique. Its a great variation in your program to your standard double leg version, due to the extra control and stability required. Great for hamstring strengthening and injury prevention too... Note the straight line down her back throughout and control from the end position to back up again. Give it a try - much harder than it looks!

08.01.2022 This week I started transitioning clients to online. The consults have been really effective as either program reviews or watching the actual training session together - Ive had really good feedback from clients! Regular exercise and good health is even more important during these times - for both mental and physical wellbeing. You dont need much space or equipment to do an effective strength session. I think this period will really shift how we see exercise and how we keep... active. If youd like some ideas for a home or outdoor program please dont hesitate to ask and Ill send some through! Keep healthy and active everyone #fitness #2020health #healthmotivation #homegym #indoortraining #exercisephysiology #strengthtraining #healthgoals #personaltraining #goalssetting #getmoving #healthmindset #fitnesstracking #neutralbay #mosman #cremorne #outdoortraining #onlinetraining @ Dorizas Exercise Physiology

07.01.2022 Very excited to be putting on a free workshop with fellow strength and conditioning coach and trainer Chris Excel. Chris is a renowned strength and conditioning coach, having worked with athletes at national level, as well as competing himself professionally as a football player. We came up with the event as an opportunity for anyone who is: - Looking to start a new strength program but unsure how to plan it - Currently strength training but not getting the results they are ...after We have managed to summarize the essentials or basics everyone should take into account when designing and training Next Wednesday the 7th, 12pm at Excel Strength and Conditioning, Chatswood Please share and let us know if you can make it! Luke

06.01.2022 Update from Luke over in Yogyakarta Indonesia - final day of the build

06.01.2022 Chronic Pain affects one in five Australians. It can be terribly debilitating both physically and emotionally. I wanted to use Nerine as an example of just how effective exercise can be to change someones whole life living with pain. The process has been over 12 months of training together. See Nerines story below - very inspiring and empowering to others with chronic pain: "I have Fibromyalgia and spinal problems. When I started with Luke I was in a really bad way. Severe pa...in all the time. I had to have help to do really basic things. I wasnt working or studying. I was really nervous starting because I had tried different exercise programs in the past, tried gentle classes at the gyms, tried chronic pain yoga videos - Everything was too hard and just left me in more pain. We started really slow, just gentle stretches. Slowly we put in some body weight exercises. Luke took the time to check all my movements to make sure I never did anything that might worsen my condition. Over time we have built up and I can do much more now but this was only possible because Luke understood the right starting place. Exercise has only been one part of my journey to improvement but it has been a big help. Luke has showed me so much patience and kindness as we slowly increased my capability. Even 6 months ago I was walking with a crutch and could only go short distances. Now I dont use that. Im working, studying and next year Ill even be going travelling. That wouldnt have been possible without the careful guidance to help me recondition my muscles, strengthen my body and release tension. Chronic pain is such a difficult cycle to break. When you have chronic pain you avoid doing things because it is unthinkable to put yourself in more pain when youre already at your limit. And that leads to muscle degeneration that makes everything even harder. I know first hand how scary it is trying to break that cycle and how difficult it is to find someone with the right understanding to help you do it without pushing too hard too soon. Im so grateful to Luke for how far his helped me come"

05.01.2022 Exercise is one of the best ways to improve our mental health Please get behind my good friend and Exercise Physiologist Simon Rose who is riding for 8 days straight, arouynd 150km a day for further research into exercise and mental illness!

04.01.2022 Congrats to Mei who has finished the year on a high after some great results. Mei was referred through her GP for a new program for ongoing knee pain. 6 months later and after very consistent strength training Mei finished with weight loss of 10kg waist circumference reduced by 6cm improved strength throughout the whole body and significantly less knee pain... Awesome results and very well deserved!

04.01.2022 Todays the start of my Febfast - a month without alcohol Its a chance for me to: Improve my health Raise funds for youth workers helping those with alcohol addiction and families affected... Start a discussion about the effects of alochol addiction in our society If youd like to join me as well I recommend it! A good chance to detox after the socialising of the new year and Jan. If youd like to donate too please follow the link here: https://www.febfast.org.au/fundraisers/lukedorizas/febfast

02.01.2022 I got to catch up with fellow trainer and strength coach Chris this week from @excelstrengthconditioningplus to discuss the main reasons we dont succeed with our health and fitness goals, here is the intro with the main points to come!

01.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day - this years message is to change our perception of how we see mental illness, in a more positive light. This is to help reduce the stigma around it and being open to discuss our mental health Start the discussion today with someone you trust or care about to remove the stigma!