Summer is a fantastic time to relax, get some sun, and get active. However, hot weather also means an increased chance of swelling around the extremities, particularly the feet. So, if your feet are prone to getting a little puffy, here’s how to combat foot swelling in the heat.   Why do feet swell in hot weather? With rising temperatures,...

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The Banded Wrist Flexion exercise helps improve wrist mobility and strength in the forearm muscles responsible for supporting and moving the wrist and elbow. It’s a great rehabilitative exercise to do after injury or surgery in those joints.   How to do banded wrist flexion You can do this exercise with a resistance band or a light dumbbell. Sit down...

Bicep curls are a quintessential gym workout. It focuses on the biceps brachii while also working the forearm flexors, brachioradialis, and brachialis. While many may opt to use a straight grip or even a straight barbell for this exercise, a supinated grip (where the palms turn slightly inward) keeps constant tension in the biceps brachii, increasing your gains.   How...

Banded triceps extensions are a great way to strengthen the triceps and the lesser-known anconeous muscle, both of which extend the elbow. Triceps extensions are also an important counter-exercise to bicep curls, as strengthening the triceps will help you avoid a muscle imbalance.   How to do banded triceps extensions   You can anchor a resistance band to your chest...

Ready to start hiking? Think again! It’s an endurance sport - and an often deceptively dangerous one. So, make sure to follow the guide below before you set off on your first trail.   Pick your trail As a beginner, starting on shorter, well-worn trails is best. You should also check the difficulty rating of a trail. A grade 2...

There’s nothing like a bushwalk in the outback or the satisfaction of making it up a particularly difficult hiking trail. But as you know, long treks can lead to foot pangs and muscle soreness that hold you back. And here’s where compression socks for hiking come in handy.    Compression socks for hiking: the main benefits Hiking compression socks have...

Exercise is an essential intervention for osteoarthritis. However, not every type of physical activity is equal. To relieve pain, improve flexibility, and strengthen your muscles, here are the best exercises to try and steps you can take to make them more comfortable.   Anatomy of osteoarthritis and why exercise is so important  Osteoarthritis is characterised by the breakdown of cartilage...