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Staying Consistent with Exercise in the New Year | Alpha Sports Maidstone
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Staying Consistent With Exercise In The New Year

The New Year brings with it a fresh start and new goals. For many of us, one of those goals is to exercise more and get in shape. But how many times have we started strong, only to fizzle out a few weeks later?  Staying consistent with exercise is often easier said than done. But

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Exercise-related Pain Osteopathy Newport | Alpha Sports Medicine
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How Osteopathy Can Help With Exercise-Related Pain

After a rigorous workout at the gym, it’s common to experience muscle soreness that may make it challenging to move around with ease. This discomfort is normal and typically subsides within a few days.  Although rest and ice can provide some relief, if the pain persists or worsens, it’s advisable to seek the assistance of

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Exercise Guilt - Exercise Rehab | Alpha Sports Medicine Newport
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Exercise Guilt

Do you ever feel guilty if you don’t exercise? Or feel bad about yourself if you only fit in a 3km walk today? Or feel like you dont look “fit enough” to go to the gym. Or feel like if you eat a burger, you’r going to have to work it off? You’re probably not

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Finding the Positive
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Finding the Positive

As metro Melbourne heads into an extended two weeks of Stage Four lockdown, it’s very easy to get caught up in a downward spiral of low motivation and despair. The vibe this week has been one of frustration, we at Alpha Sports Medicine feel this too. It’s easy to say just look at the positives,

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SMART Goals in a Pandemic
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SMART Goals in a Pandemic

Having a vision is one thing, reaching it is another. A structured path towards our goals helps clarify our ideas, focus our efforts, and increase productivity. It’s often the difference between success or failure. This is where SMART goals can help. What does that mean? Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time specific. SMART goals are

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How to Avoid a Quarant Injury When Returning to Sport
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How to Avoid a Quarant-Injury When Returning to Sport

As we begin to venture out of isolation and back into society, there is an air of excitement about the return of the things we love! Sport being one of them. How good is it to be back on the pitch, back on the court, back in the water with your team mates! Likelihood is

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What Can You Do In Isolation?
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What Can You Do In Isolation?

With the current state of global crisis due to the COVID19 outbreak, you may find yourself sooner or later in isolation in 2020. Whether you’ve returned home from overseas, you’ve been interstate or your work has implemented a work from home policy, the idea of being stuck at home for two weeks may seem daunting

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Kickboxing 101
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Kickboxing 101

2020 is a year of new beginnings! And along with a brand new Alpha Sports Medicine & Osteopathy clinic opening in Newport, we’re offering NEW services! Let us introduce you to Kickboxing 101, Kickboxing lessons with Dr. Matt (Osteopath and Kickboxing extraordinaire). In addition to being a qualified Osteopath and personal trainer, Matt has trained

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What Can You Do In Isolation?
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Knee Pain is NOT Forever!

Remember a time where you called your knee’s left and right, instead of good and bad? For some reason or another, the knee tends to be the joint that becomes most painful over time. Knee pain can be debilitating and it can stop you from doing the things you love most. There are many reasons

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How to Improve Your Back Pain
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How To Improve Your Back Pain (The Easy Way)

Have you lived with back pain your whole life? Or maybe you’ve just had a baby, and your back is suddenly painful. Or perhaps you’ve changed jobs and spend more time sitting at your desk. Now you wake up daily with aching back pain. If this sounds like you, read on to find out how

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How to Improve Your Back Pain
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5 Easy Steps for Setting Goals

Every year thousands of resolutions are made, but only a small fraction upheld. Ever wanted to know how to make your resolutions stick? Setting goals doesn’t have to be hard, you’ve just got to know where to start! Here are five tips to help you achieve your goals in 2020! 1. Pen to Paper When

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How to Improve Your Back Pain
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4 Keys to Finals Success

Spring is fast approaching here in Melbourne, and for a lot of people, that means finals fever! They call it finals fever for a reason, it can bring with it excitement, anxiety and overwhelming joy. To win that elusive prize that you’ve worked so hard for all season, here are four tips to help give

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