Back when famous philosopher Aristotle first proposed to humanity the five senses, it was meant to give us a clear idea of how we interact with the external world around us. Well, as it turns out, Aristotle was wrong. That’s because human beings possess far more than the rudimentary five we’ve been lead to believe … Read more
There’s something about Formula One that appeals to the petrol head in us. If you’ve ever been to a grand prix, you’ll have been deafened by incredible roar of the engines while simultaneously captivated by the speed at which they maneuver. You may not get the chance this weekend, unless you live in Australia, but … Read more
So you’ve made the life-changing decision to get fit, but the thought of going to a gym with the smell of sweat and sound of clanging steel fill you with dread. Or it could be you’re recovering from an injury and need a helping hand make the process smoother. Whatever your need, PhysioRoom has some … Read more
Ah the January fitness rush. Gyms across the nation become packed from wall to wall with patrons trying to shed the post-Christmas jiggles. Every step on the treadmill, every pump of the iron is mentally ticking off each chocolate, crisp and sweet they consumed over the holidays. For those in that position, and for those … Read more
When you think of fitness trackers, you might recall your mom’s. That pedometer device clipped to her waist, saying, “Look! It counts your steps!” But that was then. Today, fitness trackers have evolved beyond simple step counting to multifunctional devices. They have more functions than a Swiss army knife, enhancing your health and fitness. These … Read more
What is Kinesiology Tape? Kinesiology tape was developed by Japanese chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. Kenzo Kase in 1979. Motivated by the fact that standard taping and strapping methods often seemed to hinder rather than help the healing process, Kase wanted to improve circulation within an injured muscle by creating a tape which mimicked the effects … Read more
It’s the newfangled Next Gen ATP Finals this week, and if you’re a raging sexist who uses words like “phwoar”, then you’ll have certainly enjoyed the finals draw. But fear not tennis fans, as once the dust settles on that almighty PR gaff, the players take centre stage. And it’s the next generation of tennis … Read more
Aptly named due to its similarity in appearance to some sort of old-school cast iron kettle, the kettlebell is a workout tool that can trace its roots all the way back to 18th century Russia and the circus strongmen that used them. Fast forward a few hundred years and you will have definitely happened across … Read more
If you’ve ever stopped during your workout at your local fitness centre of choice and taken a glance around the wider world of the gym floor, you may start to notice just how many contraptions, accessories and tools people employ to achieve their goals. Be it kettlebells, balance trainers or foam rollers, there’s always something … Read more
Welcome to the PhysioRoom blog! Today we’re going to gaze lovingly at some balls. No, we’re not watching a video of that marathon runner crossing the line the other week baring all to see, for these balls are swiss! They’re also made of synthetic materials and can have multiple benefits when incorporated in to a … Read more