All foods are made up of macronutrients and micronutrients that are absorbed by the body for energy and wellbeing. Micronutrients are things like vitamins, minerals and fibre that are essential for optimal functioning. Macronutrients contribute to our daily caloric (energy) intake and include carbohydrates, protein, fats and alcohol. Each macronutrient has a certain amount of […]

Period time and menstruation are still a bit of a taboo topic in today’s current landscape. I don’t think they get talked about enough. Especially by male trainers who may not be able to relate to a Woman’s monthly cycle. This isn’t necessarily their fault, as we can tend to be quite dismissive around certain […]

In the early to mid-1900s, pregnancy was regarded as a state of confinement. It was believed that exercise should be discouraged due to a number of theories: Decreased uterine blood flow due to dehydration and blood being redirected to the muscles causing poor foetal growth  Increased core temperature in the first trimester causing teratogenic effects […]

Here is a list of the most common misconceptions I hear in the clinic in regards to Lower Back Pain. Below I’ve busted these myths to give you the truth about back pain: “It’s genetic” “I’ve always had a “bad” back and there’s nothing I can do about it” “Rest is best” “I shouldn’t lift […]

You may have heard of the acronyms PRICER and do no HARM for the initial management of an acute soft tissue injury. So what exactly do these two words stand for? P is for PROTECT The first thing you want to do after suffering an acute injury is to protect the part from any further […]

Behaviour Retraining “Multicomponent behaviour retraining is about learning a new response to urgency based on the use of Pelvic Floor Muscle contraction as a critical component to suppress urgency, control incontinence and restore a normal voiding interval.” “It involves not rushing to the bathroom in response to urgency, and instead use Pelvic Floor Muscle contractions […]

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) as opposed to low intensity steady state (LISS) is not only a more effective and efficient way to train, it also keeps your body burning calories for hours after you’ve finished. Any cardiovascular exercise will increase your metabolism (see how below) while you are doing it. However, once you cease the […]

Have you ever automatically exclaimed “ouch!” and retracted in response to a stimulus that didn’t even hurt? Only to experience the pain a little while later? This is your body’s protective reflex mechanism that acts to save you from actual or potential harm. Acute pain and inflammation in the body can be a good thing. […]

There can be quite a lot of confusion around which type of therapist is best for you and who you need to see in regards to taking care of your body. Before we dive into which type of therapist you should see, we need to define what massage actually is. Massage refers to the pressure […]

The importance of a meaningful morning routine is becoming more prevalent in today’s fast-paced society. People tend to be going to bed/sleep later due to being kept awake by reality TV shows, social media and technology in general. Their quality of sleep is also not ideal due to their subconscious always being “on” and hence […]