If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), exercise can feel confusing—or even intimidating. You may have been told to “rest your joints” or you might worry that movement will worsen pain or inflammation. As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, I want to reassure you: appropriate exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing RA, not something to avoid.
From work parties to family feasts and last-minute shopping trips — the festive season can feel like a whirlwind. Routines get messy, stress levels spike, and exercise often becomes the first thing to drop off the to-do list. But staying active doesn’t have to mean sacrificing the fun of the holidays.
As an Exercise Physiologist, I believe movement should make your life better — not busier. Here’s how to keep active, energised, and empowered right through Christmas (without missing a single mince pie):
What is Creatine?
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in muscle tissue and the brain. The body naturally produces a small amount of creatine, and we also get it from foods like red meat and seafood. The difficulty lies in reaching high muscle creatine levels through diet alone to fully saturate muscle stores, which is why supplementation is popular. To achieve optimal stores, you’d need to consume roughly a kilogram of beef or fish every single day—an impractical amount that you won’t hear our dietitian recommend!
Movement is one of the most powerful tools men have for improving both physical and mental well-being. Regular physical activity strengthens the body, sharpens the mind, and builds resilience, helping men perform better in every aspect of life. Whether it’s managing stress, maintaining a healthy weight, or preventing chronic disease, staying active plays a crucial role in keeping men strong, healthy, and engaged.
What you eat can have a big impact on how well you sleep. While many people focus on bedtime routines or screen time before bed, your diet plays an equally important role in promoting restful sleep.
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often sacrificed in the name of productivity, entertainment, or stress. Yet, sleep is not a luxury—it’s a biological necessity. Just like nutrition and exercise, sleep plays a vital role in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Exercising Safely with a Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition affecting many women, particularly after childbirth or during menopause. It occurs when pelvic organs—such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum—descend into or outside the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue.
While this diagnosis can feel limiting, exercise remains a vital part of maintaining overall health and managing prolapse symptoms—when done safely.
No matter how small or large your fitness goals may be, recovering from exercise should be a vital aspect of your fitness routine to ensure you are receiving the most benefit from all your efforts.
Welcome to part 2 of our habits series where we aim to help you understand your behaviour and to give you some useful tips for breaking those bad habits and sticking with the good ones. Today we will focus on creating good habits.
