Gold Coast Health and Performance in Varsity Lakes, Queensland | Fitness trainer

Gold Coast Health and Performance

Locality: Varsity Lakes, Queensland

Phone: +61 497 473 185

Address: Jetts Varsity Lakes 4227 Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.goldcoasthealthperformance.com.au

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25.01.2022 @hannahmoves as always throwing out some good truth. Recently O have realised our forms of communication was too based in our own thoughts and abilities. Why isn't this good? 1. This isn't evidence based communication 2. Can lead to burn out as you... At GCHP we are in a new period of clinical and communication development. We are moving further into #mentalhealth and #mentalillness and these are key tools. #communication #evidemcebased

25.01.2022 Men's Health Week. An honest word from Andy. "As a Health Professional there is an assumption that we have our shit together. That looking fit and healthy is also a sign of mental fitness. And for the most part I do. I have a lot of gratitude to my life, family, friends and lifestyle. We have created a lifestyle through hard work and sticking to our values in life.... BUT it doesn't mean that it is always easy. Whether it's through my own internal narration, or getting caught up in micro thinking, my mental health can suffer. I can look to drink a beer rather than go for a walk, or I can be kept up late at night stressing and worrying about things that are out of my control. My journey towards understanding my mental health has come through understanding what emotions and feelings actually are. I'm working towards becoming emotionally intelligent with emotional agility. A few of my big decisions recently have been directed towards understanding and improving my own mental health so I can become more effective in my community. This year I will be starting back at University for my Masters in Mental Health @ SCU Gold Coast. This is a huge commitment during a growth period of my business but I value My message to men during #menshealthweek is to educate and act. Educate yourself through books, audible, podcasts. You won't know what to ask about if you don;t even know what/why to ask. Act by joining a men's health group or being the one in your group of mates who starts this conversation. Let yourself become vulnerable enough to ask. The though of being vulnerable is far worse than actually doing it. Most of all surround yourself with Men who want the best from you!"

24.01.2022 First day, first session! With gyms reopening across QLD @jettsaustralia we have been taking the utmost precautions in safety and hygiene. Our role within our gyms is to ensure members and our community are supported and prescribed exercise in line with their goals and health conditions. ... So lets get bacl to it!! #exercisephysiology #health #goldcoasthealth #goldcoast #mentalhealth #gyms #strength

23.01.2022 You may hear the word "Parasympathetic Nervous System" thrown around when completing breathing exercises. It helps reduce the affect of you Sympathetic Nervous System, which is activated during stress, fear or anxiety. Something we all have been going through. So if you want a pretty in depth understanding of your PNS then this video does a good job. I also discuss it in my new blog post "Understanding Anxiety"... https://www.goldcoasthealthperformance.com.au/understandin/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqU-VjqjczE

22.01.2022 We want you to be living a life full of joy, family, fun, and movement. But sometimes pan or injury can affect the ability to do this. Have you ever seen an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)? Our team of AEP's have the experience, knowledge, and passion to help guide you back to the healthiest version of YOU. We want those in our community who want to take action towards their health. ... From 18-75+ yrs we will get you into the gym training SMART! Leave a comment below if you want any training tips for your next gym session!

22.01.2022 Check out @yung_pueblo This is what a consultation should feel like with your health professional. As AEP's we are aware that our own beliefs and values towards exercise and health may differ from yours. How you want to be supported and guided towards your healthiest version of you, needs to be directed by you. If you want to feel stronger so you can play with your kids or run around with your dog's, thats your reason WHY. Understanding your WHY, allows us to take you throug...h a purpose driven exercise program. See how this will provide you with a sense of empowerment?? And aim to give you back control? #exercisephysiologist #health #goldcoasthealth #live #purpose #exerciseismedicine

21.01.2022 Here is a great short video explaining 'Acceptance and Commitment Theory'. Are you taking more TOWARDS or AWAY steps from your values? Do you even know or understand your values, goals and purpose? If you don't know then grab a pen and an empty journal, and start writing. https://youtu.be/OV15x8LvwAQ

20.01.2022 Empowerment comes from being able to label an emotion you are feeling. How many can you name of the top of your head? So if emotional agility and empowerment comes from knowing how to name what you feel, wouldnt you think knowing those names may help you? I had this experience during the early days of my daughters life. I wanted to help with her but most of the time she wanted her mum. I started to feel pretty shit. I felt like i was having anxiety. But it was HELPLESSNESS I ...was feeling. As soon as i labeled it I found out that it feels just like anxiety for me. So now i know if those feelings return, I can either sit with them, or determine what in my life i feel this helplessness, and see if i can do something about it. In this case i made sure the house was clean and food cooked while my wife cared for the baby. #emotionalintelligence #emotions #feelings #exercisephysiologist #mentalhealth

19.01.2022 With the USA in turmoil due to years of systemic racism and the recent death of George Floyd we are all looking to what can be done to finally say 'stop'! As health professionals what can we do? In custody deaths is what the world is focused on. However there are huge discrepancies in our healthcare system that we can look to address during this time of global awareness... Australian Burden of Disease Study: impact and causes of illness and death in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2011 "Indigenous Australians experienced a burden of disease that was 2.3 times the rate of non-Indigenous Australians" "There was a 4% increase in the rate of non-fatal burden for Indigenous Australians between 2003 and 2011. This was mainly due to increases in people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, anxiety and depressive disorders, and asthma; and from the non-fatal effects of injuries such as falls." As Health professional we have the opportunity and responsibility to support the health and wellness of our indigenous community. So all Allied Health Clinics I urge you to reach our to your referring Medical Centres and remind them of the following referral: Referral form for follow-up allied health services under Medicare for People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent This is an additional 5x Medicare sessions that can be added to the existing Chronic Disease Management plan. If your'e looking for what we can actually do during this time, this is a great way to start! #blacklivesmatter

18.01.2022 @dr.caleb.burgess has some great content. This statement lives true with how we communicate to our clients. Your story and your history is what provides a path for change in your future. While your friends and family may be coming from a place of love when they tell you to try a new fantastic "thing" to help with your health or pain, it may not be the thing that works for YOU. So talk with someone who will listen to you, not tell you.... #education #exercisephysiologist #health #goldcoasthealthyliving #pain

17.01.2022 Truth. Talk to yourself with more compassion. Youre doing your best.... Everyone's doing their best. #compassion #mentalhealth #health #goldcoast

15.01.2022 80% of Mortality gap between indigenous and non indigenous Australians aged 34-75yrs is due to Chronic Disease. Also the burden of disease is 2.3x higher. #healthprofessionals of Australia make sure you educate your referring GP's and nurses about the ATSI referral. This allows a further 5x sessions under Meducare for Indigenous members of your community. If you want to do something that is actionable then we can start here and bridge the mortality rate in Chronic Disease.... #exercisephysiology #exercise #atsireferral #indigenoushealth #bridgethegap #blacklivesmatter

11.01.2022 Coming soon we will be developing specific S & C and injury prevention for #basketball . Our goal is to provide programs and content for #ballers that want to train hard and play hard (or in my case "as hard as i can) Now is a time to be working on your ball strength and skills. Target movements which you want improvement!... This combo is shoulder stability under variable load. See how you go! Keep posted for our new instgram page where we will oad all ball specific content! #ballers #basketball #nba #nbl #nblw #shoulderstability #strengthandconditioning

11.01.2022 G'day! My name is Bri. I'm an Exercise Physiologist in training and Andy and Brandon have kindly agreed to mentor me over my uni holidays. I wanted to share some evidenced-based advice on how to stay motivated since it's something a lot of people have been struggling with through these strange times. Since refreshing my knowledge for this post, I've been putting these tips into action more and have honestly noticed a difference in my attitude towards my exercise program! #m...otivation #exercise #health #goldcoast 1 > Studies found that those who performed tasks with the idea of mastering something and becoming competent within themselves performed superiorly than those who had the aim of competing against others. It can be super detrimental to compare ourselves to our peers when we are all on out own unique journey. Instead, focus on your own personal growth and achievements. 2 > Focus on making your reason behind your goals to be aligned with your own personal interests or values (intrinsic motivation) rather than doing something because you 'have to' or someone 'told you to' (extrinsic motivation). Lets get curious and passionate about our health. It can help to write a list of reasons why you want to achieve your goals for your own personal growth/improvements. 3 > When we have CHOICE we experience enhanced persistence, motivation, enjoyment and performance through an increased sense of personal autonomy. So aim to allow for variance and choice in the different ways you work towards your achievements. 4 > Set targets that are realistic to your capabilities. Goals that are too easy or too hard have shown to negatively affect motivation. Setting suitable goals for your physical health is something your awesome Exercise Physiologist can help you with. 5 > Keep in mind, a lack of motivation can be an indicator of burnout (physical and mental exhaustion due to excessive, prolonged stress). A helpful indicator of burnout for me is that I get super fatigued and physically ill. Could you be spreading yourself too thinly? If so, it's time to take a step back and prioritise your health. 6 > Finally, it helps to deepen our sense of relatedness, which means feeling connected to others and contributing to something greater than ourselves. Maybe your reason for motivation is to set a positive example for others, or to work on your health for the sake of those who care about you. Our reason for doing things can be a big predictor of success. "The stronger the why, the easier the how becomes" - Jim Rohn My main reasons for exercising: 1. It makes me feel in touch with my body and my health 2. It makes me feel strong and empowered 3. It helps with mental health, which I do for me AND my loved ones (I get very irritable when I'm stressed ) What are your reasons? Good luck and nice to meet you all! Feel free to say hi if you see me in the gym! I'd be happy to help you with your workout -Bri

10.01.2022 Training with a WHY Ask yourself Why do I exercise/train?, Why is it that I continue to put myself in this uncomfortable environment? make a list of your answer(s), we will review them later. Exercising with a goal in mind is a powerful advantage when it comes to not only deciding how you train, but also in developing adherence and consistency to your training. Many of us have started a new exercise routine in the past with the best of intentions.... I will go to the gym 5x/Week I will go for a run with my dog every morning I'm going to start my new diet on Monday However as many of us are currently experiencing first hand with the COVID-19 pandemic, obstacles can appear out of nowhere to slow or impede your progress. Your health and fitness goals are now put into real world perspective and we begin to realise that progress is not liner, it's not a straight road to success but a rollercoaster of up’s and down’s, one step back but two more forward and who doesn’t love to feel like they are getting better whilst improving and mastering new skills. When we begin to see signs of progress and change, committing to your training can seem effortless but like we said progress is not linear and so how do we stay committed and motivated during the setbacks, the failures, and the plateaus? It becomes much harder to find that same drive and motivation to pick yourself up and push forward which leads us back to your list of WHY’s. Take the list you have and under each answer I want you to write 3 additional questions, be as honest and detailed as possible. Why is this on my list of goals? How will my life change if I achieve this? How will my life look if I don't? Simply the act of writing this list out and analysing it for 10 minutes will help you better understand why you exercise, and why you continue to when times get tough and doubt begins to creep in. It is these WHY’s that answer the tough questions your mind goes to when you are faced with adversity Why are you doing this? Why don’t you stop? How am I going to stick with this? So take the time to learn your deep internal WHY! because it’s the most powerful tool you can train with.

08.01.2022 Breathing exercises to start and finish a session How do you include breathing as part of your training? Has anyone ever helped you with your breath, and how you can utilise it for stress relief, pain, mindfulness and calm? We will be adding more content regarding breathing over the next few weeks to help.... #breathe

08.01.2022 Now this is cool! Sometimes the idea of "exercise" can come with pre conceived ideas and beliefs. This can make it difficult for some people to complete and adhere to. So making movements fun and exploratory takes that all away.... Love this. #handphysio #physio #play

06.01.2022 Can you drink alcohol and still maintain your healthy weight? Turns out YES. In moderation comboned with regular exercise and healthy nutrition. However what do you find moderate?... What is your attitude towards alcohol ? These are questions you need to ask yourself. #weightloss #healthyliving #alcohol #nutrition

06.01.2022 Muscle Soreness (DOMS) What is it & How to reduce it? What is it? DOMS is an acronym that stands for ‘Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness’ as the name indicates this is a delayed response from a training/exercise session that can develop as early as 12-24hrs post training and last from 3 and up to 5 days post training. ... Why does it occur? DOMS can arise for a few reasons but the main concept behind DOMS is that it is a response to the micro-damage caused by an unfamiliar stimulus placed on the body, For Example; - A sudden jump in weight or intensity for a particular exercise. - Performing a new exercise you haven’t performed before or haven’t done in some time. - A new/updated training routine. If I don’t feel sore does that mean it wasn’t an effective workout? This is actually a common misconception. Since muscle soreness is highly correlated with training with heavy weights, high intensity or a lot of volume during your workout, many people mistakenly believe you should feel at least a little sore or you didn’t work hard enough, this is not the case. In fact exercise, like many forms of medicine have a Dose-Response relationship with the body. This means that a particular training session (Based on Volume, Intensity, Duration and Type of exercise) will have a specific effect on the body, meaning; - We can do too little and not see the adaptations and progress we want. OR, - We can do too much and this often results in DOMS or even injury. The trick is to find a happy medium that challenges you without overdoing it. How to Reduce/Mange DOMS: There are still many questions around the optimal management of DOMS however the most effective management strategy to date is exercise performed at a reduced intensity and lower volume on the areas experiencing the soreness. Unfortunately the ‘Pain relief’ effects of exercise are only temporary, this is because the micro-damage to the muscle has already been done and will take a few days for the body to repair completely before the soreness subsides. Gentle movement and exercise in the form of Stretching and Foam Rolling have also been show to help relieve symptoms of DOMS post onset. However the most effective strategy is prevention. It is quite difficult to completely eliminate the possibility of DOMS, but having a well-developed exercise program that progresses in an appropriate fashion is an excellent strategy to help lower your risk.

03.01.2022 This is a great video explaining 'Accepting and Commitment Theory'. Are you taking more 'towards' steps or 'away' steps from your values? Think about where you are in your life right now? https://youtu.be/OV15x8LvwAQ

02.01.2022 After a 45min slog of a workout @liamthompsonpersonaltraining and I are cactus. We ALWAYS practice what we preach. Our team has this commitment to our health but more importantly its to show you we are in the same boat, chasing the same goals... Healthy life... Low risk to injury Building strength and resilience And having fun while doing it (even though it may not look this way here ) So keep working. Keep pursuing your best health. Keep enjoying the grind! #exercisephysiology #trainhard #health #wrecked #goldcoasthealth

02.01.2022 So I am pretty excited to bring you all a Podcast I start with a few mates called ALLIED... This came about from having numerous passionate conversations with these boys about healthcare, business, mental health and research. So I though why not get us all together and push record. Our team includes:... Exercise Physiologist - Andy (GCHP) Exercise Physiologist - Toby (Atkins Health) Physiotherapist - Keiran (8th Ave Physio) Osteopath - Chris (Integrated sports and Spinal) So head over to Spotify and hit FOLLOW Like with anything new we are just starting but we have a blast each time and each episode is getting better. So I wont blame you if you start with EP 3 - Collaboration and Co treatment, then work your way backwards. Anyway, we hope you enjoy listening to what a group of Allied Health Professional have to say about a range of health topics to come. https://open.spotify.com/show/3OqdfyWlyvUtkw9dKcxTiD

01.01.2022 While i sit here each night studying for my Masters in Mental Health its important I have a reminder of my reason Why. #mentalhealth #study #unilife #businessgrowth #innovate #exercisephysiologist

01.01.2022 @theinspiredunemployed hitting it on the head here The old cat and camel exercise. A useful exercise for back health for sure, but is it the ONLY option for imprving back health? Nope... If you suffer with chronic or intermiitent back pain sit down with a health professional who can guide you towards mobility and STRENGTH! Build your... Resilience Confidence Stength with an #exercisephysiologist #backpain #catandcamel #health #fitness #strength #back