The Exercise Intervention

Sep 01 2024 33 ep. 49 mins 1
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The Exercise Intervention Podcast involves discussions about hot topics in the health and fitness industry hosted by Benjamin Hartzenberg and Lenny Hazelwood. Ben is an Exercise Scientist and Lenny is an Exercise Physiologist and we are both passionate about exercise, health and helping people. We cover topics appropriate for someone just getting started in the gym all the way to athletes who want to know how to improve their game!

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#32 - How to manage time to fit exercise in

Sep 01 2024 45 mins  
Episode 32 - How to manage time to fit exercise in.A common issue that arises when people are first looking to start exercise is - How am I going to fit it in? In this episode, we go through some common time restrictions such as having kids, work schedule and travelling. We also delve into some strategies to help manage time better such as:1. Organization 2. Convenience 3. RoutineB

#31 - Treatment Methods for Pain management and Rehabilitation with Madeleine Fonteyne

Aug 14 2024 49 mins  
We are excited to welcome Madeleine Fonteyne to the podcast. Maddie is a physiotherapist practicing at Kieser Ascot. She studied a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Alberta and a Masters in Physiotherapy at UQ. At Kieser, her primary work is in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy space. She also works with the senior women's football team at Wynnum Wolves Football Club.A f

#30 - Chronic Pain & Strength Training with Dr Mitchell Gibbs

Aug 07 2024 76 mins  
We welcome Dr Mitchell Gibbs on the podcast for the first time. Dr Mitchell Gibbs is a lecturer and researcher in the School of Health Sciences. Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science, a Master of Research, and a PhD from Western Sydney University. Mitchell’s research focuses on back pain, mainly, the use of active interventions (exercise and education) under a biopsychoso

#29 - Introduction to Chronic and Acute pain

Jul 31 2024 38 mins  
With 2 new exciting guests coming onto the podcast to discuss the nuances of acute and chronic pain and treatment strategies for both, Ben and Len provide some beginner level context around the different types of pain and frameworks that surround them in the literature. Want to hear us answer your question? Send your question through on Facebook or Instagram and we'll debunk it!Fol

#28 - Different Exercise Intensities & How Your Body Adapts To Each

Jul 10 2024 90 mins  
In episode 28, we discuss intensity of exercise as it relates to:Resistance Training:Training for Power Training for StrengthTraining for Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Building)Training for EnduranceCardiovascular Conditioning:Training for Short-Duration EventsTraining for Long-Duration EventsAdditionally, we discuss one of our listener's questions for the week:Are Mobile Exercise Ser

#27 - Morgan Nelson - Changing Behaviours, Limiting Beliefs & Taking Action

Jul 03 2024 55 mins  
A big welcome to Morgan Nelson on the podcast. Morgan Nelson's success lies outside of the health and fitness industry. As such, he provides a unique perspective to most guests we have had on. Morgan's success lies in his ability to influence people, behaviour change and breaking down self-limiting beliefs. In this episode, we discuss all things revolving around human behaviour, wh

#26 - Velocity-Based Training & ACL Injuries in Females Athletes

Jun 08 2024 50 mins  
Could velocity-based training be the new best way to track intensity for athletes, patients and the general population?Should coaches be implementing velocity-based training methods instead of calculating 1-rep-max percentages?Why do females seem to have more ACL ruptures than males?Does Q-angle or the menstrual cycle increase risk of injury?Why doesn't strength training seem to re

#25 - Carbon-Plated Running Shoes & The WHOOP Hype: Are They Really Worth It?

May 22 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, Len and Ben discuss how they are reformatting the structure of their future episodes - including an introduction into their own training regime for the week, 1 of their listener's questions answered, and 1-2 hot topics of interest to discuss and breakdown to see whether it holds up with science.Find out more in this episode about:Grunting in the gym. Do grunters an

#24 - Olivia Fidler - Nutrition & Fuelling for Endurance Events

May 01 2024 71 mins  
We welcome Olivia (Liv) on the podcast for the first time. Liv is an accredited Dietitian, PhD student, personal trainer and triathlon coach. In this episode, we discuss all things endurance sports and nutrition. We touch on:Liv's story - including injuries, training and work experience.Energy stores and energy depletion with endurance sports.What is "bonking?" and how can you iden

#23 - Hybrid Training... Is it worth the hype?

Apr 17 2024 24 mins  
In this shorter episode Ben and Lenny discuss the recent social media trend that is Hybrid Training! We answer the following: What is hybrid training?Who might this type of training suit? What are our thoughts on the trend and is it a good or bad way to train?How to go about hybrid training if you have never tried it before!