Why exercise matters with RA RA is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation, pain, stiffness, and fatigue. Over time, this inflammation can affect joint function, muscle strength, bone density, and cardiovascular health. Regular, well-designed exercise helps to: Reduce joint pain and stiffness Improve muscle strength and joint stability Maintain mobility…
⭐ 1. Treat Movement Like a Gift to Yourself Instead of viewing exercise as another chore, see it as a chance to recharge. A 15-minute stretch or a walk with a friend can calm your nervous system, boost mood-lifting endorphins, and provide a moment to breathe amidst the festivities. Try…
What does creatine do in the body? Energy Production: Creatine plays a key role in generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body’s energy currency. In muscles, creatine helps regenerate ATP by donating its phosphate group to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) to make ATP. By enhancing your ability to rapidly restore energy, it…
Exercise offers far more than just physical strength or improved fitness levels. It has a profound impact on nearly every system in the body. Regular movement strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure, and improves cholesterol levels, all of which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It…
Breast cancer and cardiovascular disease may seem like two distinct conditions, but many people do not realise that there is a significant link between the two. Essentially, research has shown that women with breast cancer are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and vice versa. Risk Factors Both…
Certain foods, like cherries, bananas, almonds, and oats, are rich in melatonin and magnesium—two natural sleep aids that help regulate your sleep-wake cycle and relax your muscles. On the other hand, consuming heavy meals, caffeine, or spicy foods too close to bedtime can disrupt sleep. Caffeine can stay in your…
As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, my role is to help women navigate this journey with safe, individualised exercise programs. Exercise is not about “pushing harder” or “getting back to normal” overnight. Instead, it’s about moving in ways that feel manageable, sustainable, and aligned with your health needs at every stage—whether…
Physical Recovery and Performance During sleep, the body undergoes essential repair processes. Muscles recover, tissues regenerate, and the immune system strengthens. For those who exercise regularly, sleep is when gains are made—growth hormone is released, helping the body rebuild and recover. Poor sleep can lead to slower reaction times, reduced…
As an Exercise Physiologist, my approach to working with EDS clients begins with understanding the unique challenges they face. One of the hallmark features—joint hypermobility—can cause frequent dislocations or subluxations, poor proprioception (joint awareness), and postural instability. This means standard exercise routines may not only be ineffective but potentially harmful…
