"Do I need supervision?", is one of the most common questions our Exercise Science team gets asked.  To answer this question we spoke to researcher, Dr James Fisher. James is a Senior Lecturer at Solent University in the UK and is a published author of a number of research articles on strength training.  James helps to break down the benefits of supervised strength training and share his experiences of training under supervision.   ..read more

The Australian Open is in full swing and we're back with another episode all about tennis! Join us as Physio, Tim Dettmann, chats to Physiotherapist and Tennis Coach, Keith Gregson. Not only is Keith the Principal Physio at Kieser Pymble, he is also an avid tennis player and has been a tennis coach for nearly 15 years.  Keith's technical knowledge of biomechanics combined with his tennis experience gives him incredible insights into how shoulder and rotator cuff injuries develop for tennis players and how we can prevent them from occurring ..read more

How do you find the time and the motivation to continue to stay active once you're no longer competing at an elite level? This is the main topic of today's discussion with Physio Tim Dettmann and TV presenter & former track and field athlete, Tamsyn Manou. Tamsyn has an incredible athletic career, participating in three olympic games, winning a total of 18 Australian Championships across the 400 metres, 800 metres and 400m hurdles and winning the 800 metres in the 2008 World Indoor Championships.  She shares her experiences with training at an elite-level and discusses how she conti ..read more

In our follow up episode with product manager for Mizuno shoes,  Sam Zielonka, we are discussing how to pick the right shoe for you and your favourite activities.   Tim and Sam break down how heel drop and stack height affect the shoes you wear and explain why its so important to get a shoe specific to your activity.  Sam gives incredible and practical advice on how to navigate a shoe store and end up with the perfect pair of shoes.  To learn more about Mizuno shoes visit: https://mizuno.com.au ..read more

As many of us have been preparing for the Kieser Great Ocean Road Running Festival this weekend there is one element to consider that has a big impact on our runs - our shoes!  Today Tim Dettmann sits down with Sam Zielonka who is a product manager for Mizuno shoes.  Sam takes us through the history and development of sports shoes and answers some of Tim's burning questions around shoe technology.  For all of you who want to know more about the history behind the different types of sports shoes and the difference between the levels of support - this episode is for you!  ..read more

On today's episode of Healthy to 100 we are back with behaviour change specialist, Leisa Hart and she shares her knowledge on how we can break bad exercise habits and set ourselves up for success when planning a goal. Leisa helps us to break down the steps we need to take to achieve our goals and gives some advice on how to stick to your exercise routine. Contact Leisa on her Linkedin page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisa-hart-95957a11/?originalSubdomain=au Visit www.adaptivechangemindset.com for more information on Adaptive Change Mindset ..read more

What's the longest run you've ever completed?  For some, this might be 5km or 10km, but for Exercise Physiologist, Josh Miller, his longest run is the 80km Overland Track in Tasmania. Josh is an Exercise Physiologist and Clinic Leader at Kieser Hobart. He joins Tim Dettmann in today's Healthy to 100 the night before his big run to chat about everything he does to prepare for a big running event.  Josh shares his top tips in preparing for a running event, including ideal hydration, the best shoes to wear and how to stick to a training plan. With the Kieser Great Ocean Road Running F ..read more

It's February which means that by now many of us are at risk of giving up on our New Year's Resolutions.   Join Tim Dettmann as he catches up with Leisa Hart who is a behaviour change specialist and Co-Founder & Director of Adaptive Change Mindset.  Leisa shares her knowledge of the neuroscience and psychology of changing behaviour in order to help us stick to our New Year's Resolutions and live healthier lives.  Visit www.adaptivechangemindset.com for more information on Adaptive Change Mindset ..read more

In our follow up episode with former National swimmer and coach, Brenton Ford, we are discussing swimming equipment and training. Tim and Brenton start the conversation chatting about the best equipment for swimmers, including the ideal goggles and swim caps. Then, Brenton shares his tips on how to get the most out of your training sessions to help all swimmers enjoy their favourite activity for the long term. To learn more about Brenton and Effortless Swimming, visit: https://effortlessswimming.com ..read more

Healthy to 100 is back for 2022 and we've got a fantastic episode today all about swimming. Join us with guest, Brenton Ford, in an in-depth conversion about swimming technique. Brenton is a former National  swimmer and coach who coached a Masters team to five National club championships. He is the creator and Head Coach at Effortless Swimming which helps swimmers and triathletes improve their technique, swim faster and live a better life through their clinics, camps and online courses. In this episode Brenton discusses the importance of proper head position, posture, alignment, "high e ..read more