Expert Articles

Bouncing back from life in isolation.

How often do you hear "I'll restart my diet on Monday" or "Tomorrow I will be good"?  Imagine if you never stopped and just kept going- where would you be today? Very few of us actually commit to the point where it becomes a lifestyle and an enjoyable/maintainable journey. A common trend with starting a new health and fitness program is either being all in or all out. One little slip up or bad weekend and the towel is thrown in and next minute we find ourselves ordering uber eats or eating everything in sight as we prepare for the restriction and deprivation to start again on Monday when we start our diet all over again.

You will always see foam rollers lying around the gym and wonder what they're there for and what they do. Not just gym members but many athletes, yoga enthusiasts and physios also utilise them for their many benefits and ability to improve their body's wellbeing.

The consumption of alcohol plays a major role in many social aspects of culture and life around the world. Unfortunately, the excess consumption of alcohol has been directly linked to an increase in fat gain.

Don't get me wrong, I can definitely understand how hard it can be to fit a workout into your daily routine and schedule. Between work, family and other commitments it can be tough to take that time out for yourself...but I'm sure we can all agree that when we do workout, we want it to be the best!

How do we build muscle?

Stress comes in different forms, both internal and external.

You have probably heard of the RICE (Rest Ice Compression Elevation) protocol for injuries. Ice, in fact does not help the healing process and will likely delay healing and recovery from injuries. This is likely at odds with what you have been told throughout your life.

Food sensitivities can manifest in the form of migraines, difficulty losing weight, acne, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, joint pain as well as many other symptoms. Food sensitivities are notoriously difficult to identify as a reaction may not occur for up to 3 days after consuming food. It is likely that most people with food sensitivities have no idea they react to a particular food.