Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body can’t maintain a healthy blood glucose (sugar) levels, which can in turn lead to complications like heart and kidney disease. In Australia there are currently 1.2 million people who are diagnosed, with an estimated 2 million people are at risk of developing this condition. (details can be found here)

Risk Factors

So what are the risk factors (that you can control)?

• Being and unhealthy weight
• Being Physically inactive
• Smoking
• Having pre-diabities

So what are the risk factors (that you can’t control)?

• Age
• Family History
• Existing health conditions
• Ethnicity

How can you reduce you risks

• Make healthy food choices
• Get active
• Aim for a health weight
• Get checked
• Quit smoking

How can Bungypumps help

Exercise helps your body to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Try to work up to at least 30 minutes each day at an intensity where your heart rate goes up and your breathing gets harder, but you can still carry on a conversation.

Bungypumps aid in the exercising, by using Bungypumps you can use them to vary your daily routine, you can use the poles whilst you walk or use them for separate resistance training exercises. Bungypumps are well known to aid in your walks to enable you to walk easier and walk further for longer, by using Bungypumps correctly you can active more of your muscle groups and burn more energy in a shorter time. All of these adds up to more benefit to you!

You should also consider the other risk reductions however using Bungypumps will help getting active and helping with the weight.

• To make it easy for you we have an exercise program here 
• Have a look at the Bungypump poles here

Read this recent article from medibank.com.au to find out more

• Friday, 15th March @ 12:00pm
• Sunday, 17th March @ 1:00pm
• Monday, 18th March @ 9:30am
• Wednesday, 20th March @ 11:15am
• Friday, 22nd March @ 12:00pm
• Sunday, 24th March @ 1:00pm
• Monday, 25th March @ 9:30am
• Wednesday, 27th March @ 11:15am
• Friday, 29th March @ 12:00pm
• Sunday, 31st March @ 1:00pm

All sessions are free however you due to being popular you will need to book to reserve your space. Contact Duncan on 0404 373 157 or email duncan@bungypump.com.au. Meet at Peace Park, off Parkes Pl W, Parkes ACT. You can find out all of the activities for the ACT Seniors week at http://www.cotaact.org.au/2019/2pp_program_ad_CN_310x560_r190225-1241.pdf

Bungypump Australia will also be at the ACT Seniors Expo on Thursday 21st March from 10am-3pm at the entrance to the Budawang Pavilion, Exhibition Park Canberra. Come and visit us to try our range of Bungypump poles and talk to our friendly team. Check out our range of Bungypump poles that you will be able to try out https://bungypump.com.au/shop/

Australians suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee and hip may now get more support to manage their condition with the release of new best practice guidelines for GPs The following article is written by Rebecca Grant for Medibank. New guidelines emphasise non-surgical, non-drug treatment – https://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/health-brief/healthcare/improving-treatment-for-osteoarthritis-new-guidelines-released/.

The article goes on to say that the following changes are highlighted in the new guidelines:

An emphasis on exercise and weight management for patients suffering with knee and hip osteoarthritis

Medibank’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Linda Swan states that more than 100,000 Australians receive hip and knee replacements each year

“We need to support GP’s with evidence based research about what the best treatment options are,” said Dr Swan.

“We want Australians living with osteoarthritis to have informed conversations with their GP including conversations about preventive care like physical exercise and weight loss.”

Bungypump walking poles aid in walking by reducing the load and stress on the lower limbs. The unique function of the bungypump’s resistance system allows for activation of more of the body’s muscle groups and helps burn more calories to aid in weight loss.

Summer is coming and the thing is, we at Bungypump Australia what to make a change, change the shape of Australia. Did you know that 2 in 3 Australians are overweight or obese. We are looking for people who can help with that change. Bungypumps are a multi-functional training pole that can be used for all types of training including resistance training, training for walks/hikes or strength training. If you are in the Sports, Fitness and health industry there are great opportunities for you. We have great success with the over 50’s that are wanting to get moving more and also work well in rehabilitation where someone is recovering from an injury or people that just need to get moving. 

Bungypumps are gentle on the body however provide a real punch in helping either recovery, weight loss or strength training. If you are in the industry or heading up a walking group the Bungypump team would like you to come on board and help promote a healthy Australia. Get in touch and see how you can help Australia and how Bungypump can help you. http://bungypump.com.au/contact-us.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Bungypump Australia has to cancel the Outdoor Leisure show this weekend, we are deeply sorry and wish the event great success.

The Lismore Outdoor Leisure Show turns 21 this year and will be showcasing the latest from the leisure industry with over 150 exhibitors and manufacturers coming from across Australia. The Show is the largest of its kind in regional NSW attracting over 10,000 people across 3 days and has built a reputation of having something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors.

Bungypump Australia have been invited to attend, we will be in the William Smith Pavilion where you can come along and see Yvonnick. Our site will have enough space where you can have a personal try with our range of Bungypump poles and see then benefits that they provide. bungypump’s Multi-functional and can be used for training, strengthening and just walking, come along and see the benefits that they can provide you in the great outdoors.

Go to our Bungypump Website for more details, and feel free to visit the Outdoor Leisure Show.

The North Coast Seniors Expo 2018 takes place on April 7th, 2018 at Lismore workers club (225-231 Keen Street, Lismore).

The focus of the North Coast Seniors Expo will be to bring the senior community together with local services and businesses in a positive and interactive environment offering our over 55’s the resources and opportunities to help inform their choices and access appropriate services and community groups through  a series of information booths and presentation/workshop style activities.

Bungypump Australia will be there to discuss how they Bungypumps can benefit you, and also give the opportunity to test them out and realise the benefits that they provide. Come on down and see Yvonnick and discuss the range of Bungypumps and which ones will suit your needs, whether it is for general well being and fitness, stability and support or rehabilitation.

Bungypump’s are featured in the Canberra City News on page 18, you can read it here. Duncan will also be at the Connect and Participate  Expo at the Old Bus Depot Building, Kingston on Saturday 25th of March between 11am and 4pm.

The map below shows where we will be at the expo, we are right at the entrance outside before you head into the Budawang Bulding, we look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions then please send us a message here and we will get right back to you.

We will be set up and there from 8am ready with the whole range of Bungypumps for you to have a demonstration with and even a trial. He will be able to give you all the tips in how you can get the most out of walking with Bungypumps, Being from France he will put a very European spin on how its done. Hope to see you there this Saturday!

If you have any injuries, sore back, Knees, ankles, hips then walking with poles will absolutely help, all of the weight will be taken off the lower limbs and you will find it easier to walk further and more confidently. Come and notice the difference!

At Balmain markets you get to wander the historic St Andrews Congregational Church grounds, built in 1853. You will find an abundance of handmade arts and crafts, beautiful jewellery and giftware, trend-setting fashion and homewares, and the most tantalising food finds to suit all appetites – rest assure, there is something here for everyone!

Located at the St Andrews Congregational Church, corner of Darling Street and Curtis Road, Balmain.

The market will be open from 9:00am until 3:00pm.

We hope to see you there!