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Actif Physiotherapist and pole vaulter, Joel Pocklington was interviewed on Channel 9’s Today Show ahead of the Commonwealth Games where he will represent Australia.

In 2014, Volunteering Australia is celebrating the 25th anniversary of National Volunteer Week, held May 12- 18. Over 36% of Australia’s adult population participates in voluntary work with those aged 45-54 having the highest rate of giving their time with no monetary reward to benefits others.

Like many other Australians growing up, I was introduced to competitive running at a very young age. My first ever running race was at the beloved school sports carnival when I was in Kindergarten. I was able to handle the pre-race media hype to win comfortably on that day in the infamous 70 metre dash and secure my very first blue winner ribbon (which I still have to this day!) After this sweet taste of victory, it wasn’t too long until I was bugging mum and dad to sign me up for Little Athletics

I’ll start today’s blog by being completely honest with you. There’s so much to enjoy about running, other than the running part itself. I mean don’t get me wrong, running really gets my juices flowing and I am very much looking forward to my first ever official running event; the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon on May 18.

Exercise is the best medicine. You’re probably thinking, that can’t be right, wasn’t it an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Don’t be concerned, you can continue to gulp down the Pink Ladies as part of a healthy diet, but it is exercise that has proven to be most successful to improve general health and prevent disease over any other form of management. But what type of exercise is best?