Maximising Performance and Recovery in the High-Hormone Phase of the Menstrual Cycle
Here are some key tips to help women to better recover and perform during the high hormone (luteal) phase of the menstrual cycle.
A Beginner’s Guide to Resistance Training
Resistance training can feel really daunting at first, but it’s one of the most effective ways to build strength, improve overall fitness and support long-term health.
Added Value : Well-Being Programmes in the Workplace
A well-being programme at work can transform your health and happiness, and provide a sense of community.
The Big Rocks of Recovery - Part 2: Hydration
Staying hydrated is one of the most fundamental and effective ways to support your body’s ability to perform, recover and thrive.
Action Before Motivation
Motivation fluctuates from day to day, moment to moment, even for the most successful people you can think of. The key is small actions that add up over time.
What Does “Brace Your Core” Even Mean?
Ever have anyone tell you to “brace your core!” and wonder what the heck they were talking about?
How to Make a New Activity a Sustainable Part of Your Life
Putting some extra thought into how to approach a new activity will make it easier for your new endeavour to become a sustainable and rewarding part of your lifestyle.
Is Your Lower Back Really the Problem?
'Bad back'? It may actually be lingering injuries or dysfunctions elsewhere in your body that are contributing to any pain or lack of mobility in your back.
Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System
Understand how to balance your sympathetic ("fight or flight") and parasympathetic ("rest and digest") systems in order to maintain overall health and well-being.
Bodyweight Training
No equipment? No problem!
With bodyweight training, you can easily fit in a workout anytime, anywhere - whether you're at home, in the park, or on the road.
‘Diet Culture’
Nutrition for aesthetic reasons is NOT the same thing as nutrition for health and performance.
The Big Rocks of Recovery - Part 1: Sleep
Adequate recovery is crucial for making real and sustainable progress. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
Functional Movement
‘Functional movement’ is, simply, intentional movement that is in sync with your context and capabilities.
The Steps That Really Count
We are what we repeatedly do, and we get what we repeat. Consistency might not be flashy, but it is the foundation of meaningful change.
Optimising Your Environment
When you’ve decided that it’s time to make a change, no matter how big or small it may be, it’s important to begin from a supportive foundation.
Mindful Eating (Part 1)
Build the skills and the tools to have a lifelong, healthy approach to food that suits you and your lifestyle
A Holistic Approach to Your Well-Being
Your physical, mental, emotional and environmental well-being are all so intertwined that changes in any of them can impact one or more of the others in a significant way.