Did you know? There are actually extra benefits to exercising in the cold winter air?! As we explored in our article on cold water swimming – the mix of exercise and cold water has proven to have a range of scientifically-backed benefits such as: a release of dopamine (the body’s feel good hormone), an increased […]
Squats. An integral part of any workout. Be it in a fitness class, at the gym, or basically any training regime. We’ve all done them to burn calories while strengthening the core and muscles in the lower body. And there are a wonderful number of variations. We also see kids squatting up and down as […]
According to Men’s Journal laughing exercises several muscles in your body, including the abdomen, back, shoulders, and 15 facial muscles. And laughing can actually enhance your workout! A recent study at Oxford University looked at the correlation between laughter and decreased pain threshold. The study found that laughter plays a vital role in raising […]
Are there health benefits of finding pleasure in eating? It sounds too good to be true! But the science backs it up. David Robson, author of “The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life”, speaks to a range of topics in the book, including how the mind and diet are connected. He believes […]
In busy times it is often our self-care, or ‘caring for ourselves’ routine that goes. We often think ‘oh i don’t have time for that today, there’s too much to do at work’, ‘it’s much more important to watch the news again’, or another reason pops up in our minds. It’s easy to do, and […]
A quick search of ‘2022 wellness trends’ results in a range of weird and wonderful predictions. It’s always fun to have a look at what’s in store for the year, so when you are offered a mushroom coffee (circa 2021), a turmeric latte (circa 2020), or everyone suddenly started doing burpees (circa every CrossFit class […]
Do you currently have COVID? Or are you recovering from a bout? It’s a common story these days. If you’re recovering, perhaps you’re still feeling fatigued, with low energy levels, and a bit of brain fog at the office. If you’re sitting at home with the virus, perhaps you’re doing all the right things but […]
It’s common amongst those of us into wellness and self-care to ask ourselves ‘what should i do next?’. We’re constantly trying to improve – ‘oh that’s right, I was making that green juice’, ‘perhaps I should cycle four times a week instead of two’, ‘let me look at the fitness classes schedule again’. The thing […]