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A Snapshot of my Journey to Ironman

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The Ironman has been touted the most mentally and physically gruelling one-day endurance event. It comprises a 3.86 km open water swim, a 180.25 km bike ride, and a 42.2 km run. For the professional athlete it takes 8 hours; and the general competitors 17. With good reason many call it plain silly and question the motivation of those who not only choose to compete, but pay for the privilege…
I am a weekend warrior who has neither the heart of Phar Lap, nor the lungs of Ian Thorpe, but someone who thrives on a challenge and is enticed by pushing the limits. The first hurdle for my ironman season is the Challenge Melbourne; a race comprising a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike ride and a 21 km run. The contest requires my apt preparation to ready the body and focus the mind.

Minimum Safe Dosage: How much Physical Exercise should we aim to do?

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by Chris McCormick   Are you sitting at the desk for a long time? Struggling to find time to get out of the office during the day? Staring at the computer screen for long periods? These are the all too common traits of the corporate worker in modern society. Having a low physical fitness for … Read more

Six Steps to a Healthier You in 2015 by Edwina McDonald

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Living healthier is often just a matter of changing a few simple lifestyle habits: getting more exercise, eating healthier, not stressing the little stuff. This is often easier to say then do when combined with a busy work week and a full social calendar! However we have an article and offer that will ensure your 2015 is a healthy one! Edwina McDonald, Pinnacle Health Group’s Dietitian and Nutrionist, gives you practical and achievable ways of changing your daily habits to keep you healthy and fit.

Balancing A Sedentary Life With Massage by Maryann Stamatopoulos

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Previously we have discussed the importance and frequency of Remedial Massage; we used the paradigm of having a car serviced or going in for a tune up. 

Speaking from personal experience I understand our sedentary lifestyles are something that are often unavoidable. At the end of my working day,  when I previously sat at a desk all day, my shoulders were hiked up to my ears, looking like I was wearing them as earrings. As a result, I have been an advocate of regular massage treatment, even before changing careers and becoming a Remedial Therapist. Still to this day I look forward to my regular tune up and my body thanks me.

6 Tips for the Corporate Runner: The Balancing Act

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Young woman runner with earphones in city, using smartwatch.

Now more than ever, the ability to maintain the desirable work-life balance is becoming increasing difficult. Finding enough time in the busy schedule to complete our necessary (physical and psychological) exercise is tough. Below are a few tips to help you maximise your training time and help you stay injury free: Planning the week in … Read more

Pinnacle Staff Masterclasses begin for 2015!

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To kick off the new year, Maddy Linton, our Exercise Physiologist challenged her fellow colleagues to take on her “Core Stability Master Class”. An effective way to target the abdominals and glutes, our therapists enjoyed a well deserved day in the sun. Looking forward to the upcoming activities planned in 2015!

Pinnacle Health Group Bowling Night

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We are constantly telling our patients that life is about the balance; you need to have your work, rest and play! We are people of our word, believing in practising what we preach, and last week the Pinnacle Health Group Melbourne team enjoyed some fun and health competition, taking to the bowling lanes for a … Read more

Barefoot Running

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An Introduction To Barefoot Running By Podiatrist Tim Deveson Running barefoot has, of course, been around since the beginning of humankind. Barefoot shoes specifically for running or regular structured running shoes are a much more recent phenomenon, but one that quickly dominated the running landscape. Today, the barefoot running concept has suddenly become popular again. … Read more