Should you exercise wearing a mask?

Many Australians are now required to wear a mask, others are asked to voluntarily wear them where social distancing is not an option and still others are choosing to because they are either vulnerable or out of an abundance of caution. So, is it wise to wear a mask during exercise?

The answer is complex and will differ between people, the type of exercise and environment in which you are exercising. Read the full blog here.

My AgeFit is an initiative of our CEO, Deborah Hunter and her sister, Dr. Sandra Hunter.

Their weekly blog provides advice and strategies about exercise and activity habits so you can move better, feel better and live longer!

We are going through significant growth and are looking for two physiotherapists who want a high-quality experience for a 12-month commitment. One at our Armidale clinic and another in Tamworth.

Move Better for Life is a growing practice with a vibrant and inclusive team with a commitment to ongoing professional development, offering a mentorship program for new or recent grads and fortnightly in house professional development sessions.

The New England offers all the amenities of the city, affordable housing, great shopping, quality educational facilities and vibrant entertainment options, offering its residents a great regional lifestyle.

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Find out more or apply at: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50300925

Move Better for Life welcomes Alex Stone, exercise physiologist to our Tamworth team. Alex holds a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (AEP). She is a north west local who completed her studies in Newcastle and Lismore prior to relocating to Tamworth. Alex has several years of experience in the industry working with a variety a people from sub elite athletes through to those with varying chronic health conditions.

Alex has a passion for working with the ageing population and enjoys assisting people with managing their age related barriers to physical activity and improving their quality of life. She has spent over ten years teaching group based exercise programs and enjoys making exercise with her patients easy and fun! Alex enjoys being active around her property with her fiancé and dogs, playing oztag and competing in horse riding events.

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Our clinics in Tamworth and Armidale are open 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

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Our practices are open for physiotherapy treatment, exercise physiology and a range of wellness classes. And we can look after you both in practice and via a telehealth consult. We look forward to seeing you!

Caring for our clients, staff and our community remains our highest priority. Move Better for Life will be adhering to strict COVID-safe practices please view our video below for more.

Wellness classes are back in swing!

Our Wellness Classes are ideal for those who suffer from chronic pain or injury and want to improve their health under the guidance of a qualified allied health professional.

After taking expressions of interest Our ARMIDALE practice as of last week is offering:

Living with Parkinson’s on Tuesday mornings. We are running 3 consecutive PD classes on Tuesday morning 8.30 am, 9.15 am and 10 am to limit numbers in each class and allow adequate social distancing
Better Balance is being on Monday and Thursday mornings – 2 consecutive classes 10 am and 10.45 am each morning to limit numbers in each class for social distancing.
Body Reformer Pilates will be offered on Monday at 4.30 pm and Thursday at 5.00 pm.
Active Oaks is back at Oaktree Retirement Village Armidale on Tuesday at 1 pm.

Our TAMWORTH practice is also offering: