Set Point Theory To protect you from injury, disease and illness, your body tries to maintain your weight at a ‘set point’ which is determined largely by your genetics and your environment (e.g. stress, nutrition and exercise). Because of this, most people who exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet…
When we experience stress, our bodies release hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline to help us respond to the perceived threat. While this stress response is essential for survival in the short term, chronic stress can lead to dysregulation of these hormonal systems, resulting in a state of chronic arousal…
The left side of this diagram shows us that we each have a tissue tolerance line, meaning the limit of how much our body can tolerate before we may start to experience tissue damage. This is based on our fitness level and recent activity exposure, and therefore is unique to…
Dopamine makes us feel good. Feeling good can become addictive to some people in the same way people become addicted to alcohol or drugs. Eventually your body craves more of that good feeling, meaning we eat junk food more frequently or in larger quantities. Moreover, fast food is usually higher…
What looks like a good nights sleep for one person may be quite different from another's. Some feel refreshed after 6 hours sleep, some like 8 or more hours. Sleep can be affected by night work, children, illness, pain, depression, anxiety, trauma, life events and many other factors. Not enough,…
In the journey to combat burnout, the first step is often recognizing the triggers that contribute to its onset. These triggers can vary widely from person to person and may include factors such as overwhelming workloads, lack of work-life balance, unresolved conflicts, or unmet personal or professional expectations. However, by…
Persistent pain, otherwise known as chronic pain, is generally defined as any pain lasting longer than 3 months or beyond the expected healing time. Persistent pain affects over 3.6million Australians and is the leading cause of disability. For persistent pain, exercise plays a role in: Regulating sleep Increasing energy levels …
What is a SMART goal? SMART is an acronym for: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. When you put all these components together you end up with a really clear goal that should (if you’ve done it correctly) be really easy and enjoyable to achieve! Here are some examples of…
CREATING A PHYSICAL SPACE FOR STILLNESS Creating your own space for stillness is essential for creating a regular routine for practice and maintaining your mental and emotional well-being. It allows you to find calm amidst the chaos and allows you to recharge and reflect. To create your own space for…
