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A great place to find out more about some hot topics and have your questions answered by our experts.

Jun 22, 20232 min read

Gestational Diabetes and Hormonal Changes: Understanding the Link

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and affects around 2-10% of pregnant women. It...

Jun 15, 20232 min read

Client of the month - Simon Patton

In July last year Simon had his right leg amputated below the knee, due to a congenital condition that was compromising his quality of...

May 31, 20232 min read

The Healing Power of Exercise: How Exercise Benefits Back Pain

Back pain is a common and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether caused by poor posture, sedentary...

Mar 28, 20231 min read

Client of the Month - Phil Cole

Phil is one of our most loyal and long-standing clients. He has been attending group exercise classes twice per week for the last 14...

Mar 28, 20232 min read

From the ground up – What does your ‘foot posture’ tell us?

How does your foot posture affect your whole posture? Let us explain… The foot is such a complex structure, with 26 bones, 33 joints and...

Mar 28, 20232 min read

Driving your way to independence!

Returning to driving after a significant injury, illness or new diagnosis can be a daunting process for anyone. You may have a disability...

Mar 27, 20231 min read

Client of the Month - Joe Pizzolo

Joe has been regularly attending our group classes for over 12 years. He is a quiet achiever and well-liked by those around him. Joe has...

Feb 2, 20230 min read

Harissa Squid and Mango Salad

Recipe - Harissa Squid and Mango Salad

Dec 11, 20223 min read

10 Tips for a Healthier Christmas

1. Make sure you don’t go to Christmas parties hungry. Have something healthy to eat before going to your next party to avoid snacking on...

Dec 8, 20221 min read

Client of the Month - Mario Tropea

Mario has battled with clinical depression, spending 6 months of this year in a mental health hospital, he has also dealt with chronic...

Dec 8, 20221 min read

Client of the Month - Christine Claffey-Ross

Christine has been attending Active One exercise classes for over 10 years now. After covid and a fall late last year Christine returned...

Dec 5, 20223 min read

Manage Your Diabetes with Continuous Glucose Monitoring

By Jessica Gray – Diabetes Educator at Active One Are you struggling to manage your diabetes or just sick of pricking your finger? You’ll...