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Best stretching exercises if working on a computer all day
1. Neck Roll Tilt your head forward as far as you can (comfortably) and move it around, with the tip of your head doing a complete circle...
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Five ways to get unstuck
Do you ever feel like you’re giving your best effort and not getting the desired results in any area of life? Or maybe you don’t have the...
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Five simple ways you can practise self-care
We’ve all been there, the pressures at work, school, home (or all the above), and even the commitment of retirement, it can be easy to...
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More on goal setting
In personal growth, we should know a few things about goal setting. Everyone seems to be able to set goals, but few take the proper steps...
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Tips on getting back into the gym after injury
Any injury affecting muscles, joints, or bones may limit your ability to work out. 1. Work Around the Injury. There are ways around this....
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Carbohydrates: Why are they confusing
Carbohydrates can be a source of confusion, many of whom believe they should avoid pasta, juice, bananas, sugar… the list goes on. In...
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How to start exercising and sticking to it
You're not alone if you’re having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through. Despite our best efforts, we struggle to snap...
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Pilates and how it helps with Back pain
You may have heard Pilates is an excellent way to recover from back pain. Well, it’s true. As long as it’s done the right way. One reason...
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Meditation; a simple, fast way to reduce stress
If stress makes you anxious, tense, and worried, consider meditation. Spending a few minutes meditating can help restore your calm and...
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Renew your commitment to lifestyle goals
It’s just part of the intelligent, steady reassessment you should be doing throughout the year, but with the extra inspiration towards a...
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Why exercise rehabilitation is so important
Exercise rehabilitation is a therapy that uses physical activity to help your body recover and function better after an injury, illness,...
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How Chronic stress causes weight gain
For you, fat loss may be a high priority, but for your body, it’s not. Your body is hardwired to help you survive, and your body’s desire...
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7 ways to get back on track after summer
1. Take Baby Steps Our winters on the coast are mild, but it can be challenging to get back on track after a summer; days are getting...
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How is stress impacting you?
When we think about stress, we usually think about rush-hour traffic, tight work deadlines, or not having a goal. But so much more can...
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5 tips to getting back to the gym after injury
Any injury affecting muscles, joints, or bones may limit your ability to work out. 1. Work Around the Injury. There are ways around this....
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How your diet can affect your mood, cognition and sleep
Most of us are aware that what we eat can affect our waistline. But did you know that the foods you eat can also impact your brain,...
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Sugar craving
Getting over sugar cravings isn’t just about willpower and distractions. If you experience intense sugar cravings, it’s time to stop...
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Lack of time isn't your problem.
Do you know the No. 1 reason for not exercising and getting into shape? “I don’t have time.” Yep. More than cost or lack of experience,...
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The goal is to keep the goal the goal
The goal is to keep the goal the goal. -Dan John Please don’t overlook this statement because it’s simple. It IS simple, and it’s...
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Falling off the bandwagon
"I fell off the wagon" "I went totally off the rails" I hear this often as a trainer. Then come the guilt and shame spiral, or making the...
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