Ian Gillam, PhD, FAAESS

Ian is an accredited exercise physiologist and nutritionist at the Wellness Clinic, National Institute of Integrative Medicine. Ian’s special expertise is in the prescription of exercise and nutritional programmes to slow the progression of the chronic diseases associated with ageing.

Blog entries by Ian Gillam

  • How to start your strength training program

    Muscle strength is an important asset for health and independence as we get older

    Resistance training offers a very important way of maintaining, and even improving our muscle mass and st..Read more

    Resistance training offers a very important way of maintaining, and even improving our muscle mass and strength, which tends to decrease as we age.

  • How hard should we exercise to slow aging?

    How often should we exercise?

    We should have at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every second day at least.  Even better health outcomes are seen with longer..Read more

    We should have at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every second day. Better health outcomes are seen with longer more frequent workouts.

  • Aging and exercise – ACSM guidelines

    What are the ACSM guidelines for aging and exercise ?

    Almost all reputable health bodies around the world recommend that older adults undertake a minimum 150 mins/week or 30 mins on 5 days/w..Read more

    The ACSM recommends that older adults undertake a minimum 150 mins/week or 30 mins on 5 days/week of moderate intensity physical activity and exercise.

  • Aging muscle and protein: How much do we need?

    I have a severe case of post-Christmas blues!  One of the key things driving this is the state of my arms after a bit of a sedentary time over the holidays. As a result, one of my new year's intentio..Read more

    I have a severe case of post-Christmas blues!  One of the key things driving this is the state of my arms after a bit of a sedentary time over the holidays.

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