A2 Active Chats

Episode 6 - Answering Our Listeners Questions

Welcome to episode 6! Today we answer some of your questions and get into some fun chats about favourite exercises, how we met, what shoes are the best for power lifting, snacks to eat before your session and much more! As always please give us a rating as it helps support our channel!

Episode 5 - Weird Things We Do Around the Gym as EP's

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you enjoy this short and sweet episode, Alex and Ames talk about all the weird things they do in the gym as EPs and regular gym people! As mentioned please send through any questions you'd like us to answer on the next episode :)

Episode 4 - Exercise and Mental Health

Today Ames and Alex talk all things mental health and the benefits of exercise. Starting with Active Chats Facts, fast facts about mental health, common misconceptions and evidenced based exercise prescription recommendations to support your journey to improve mental health. Resources: * https://exerciseright.com.au/mental-health/ [https://exerciseright.com.au/mental-health/]  * https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/mental-illness-statistics [https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/mental-illness-statistics]  * https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response] If you need help: * https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ * https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

Episode 3 - Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity

Today Ames and Alex talk all things barriers and facilitators to physical activity. Starting off with Active Chats Facts. What is physical activity and what happens when you stop. What's in your life that may be a barrier? How can we help you overcome it? Exercise Right: https://exerciseright.com.au/ AUS Gov: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians

Episode 2 - What is Exercise Physiology?

Today Ames and Alex talk all things Exercise Physiology. Jumping into the new year with Active Chats Facts. What is an Exercise Physiologist. The in's and out's of the Exercise Physiology world. And where you can find the right Exercise Physiologist for you.