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Exercise is A Powerhouse Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Moving your body is no longer just "good advice" it is a clinical necessity. Exercise is a critical, evidence-based intervention for men with prostate cancer, acting as "medicine" to reduce treatment side effects, combat fatigue, and potentially slow disease progression. Exercise is also recognised as a primary tool to improve and reclaim quality of life during and after prostate cancer treatment.

Managing PCOS and Endometriosis through exercise and lifestyle

Managing PCOS and Endometriosis through exercise and lifestyle - a comprehensive approach designed with FORM Fitness to help improve symptoms and enhance overall well-being.

The importance of Strength Training for Adolescents

In this era of sedentary pursuits, technology and social media, keeping children and adolescents active and optimally developing motor skills, muscular fitness, strength and physical literacy is challenging. No longer can it be assumed that children innately know how to run, hop, jump, and throw. Studies have show that children can improve strength by 30% to 50% after just 8 to 12 weeks of a well-designed strength training program.

Ehlers – Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Strength Training

So, you have been diagnosed with EDS, now what? The good news is there are steps you can take to improve how your body functions, improve its joint stability and increase your strength safely with the guidance of a FORM Personal Trainer.

Building a Body That Works… its more than just looks!

True strength and fitness isn’t just about looking good, it's about what your body can do and how well it supports you. While a sculpted "Bod" might be impressive, what truly matters is having a body that functions flawlessly with good posture and symmetry as its foundation.

The Menopause-Shoulder Pain Connection

Estrogen is a whole-body hormone with wide-reaching effects on nearly every organ system and when it fluctuates or declines, the impact is deeply felt. For many women, menopause is a time of significant change, marked by hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. But for some, it also brings an unexpected and persistent companion, Shoulder pain!

We are built to MOVE

Do you ever feel stiff or creaky? Perhaps, after sitting for long periods of time you notice it takes a little warm-up time before you can move freely once again without all the snap, crackle, and pop! You can change this...

Want Anti-Aging? Strength Train Your Muscles

Building muscle is often overlooked, read why strength training is crucial to your health and wellbeing and the benefits it has for your health.

Piraformis and the Sciatic Nerve

Explore the relationship between piraformis and the sciatic nerve. Piraformis Syndrome, Sciatica and Solutions.

Lordosis and Posture – Is a lordosis causing you back pain?

Some common poor postures for low back pain include - lumbar lordosis, sway-back, round back, flat back, and scoliosis. A lordotic position refers to an abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar spine, resulting in an exaggerated arch in the lower back. Some lordosis is normal, too much can be problematic.