Tag Archives: health coaching

26 Nov 2025

What you should know about creatine

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!

13 Nov 2025

Why is Movement a Game-Changer for Men’s Health?

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.

10 Oct 2025

The Hidden Link: Breast Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

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.

28 Aug 2025

Connection Between Food and Sleep

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.

06 Aug 2025

Why Sleep Is the Cornerstone of Good Health

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.

27 Jun 2025

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.

13 Jun 2025

Men’s Health Matters

June is Men’s Health Month—a timely reminder that optimal health isn’t just about lifting heavier weights or running faster. As an exercise physiologist, I work with men across all age groups to improve their physical function, prevent chronic disease, and promote long-term well-being. But men often overlook key areas of health until something goes wrong.

Let’s break down some of the most important men’s health topics—and how movement and lifestyle changes can be powerful tools for prevention.

08 Mar 2024

Long term chronic stress and the effect on our allostatic load

Allostatic load is a term we are going to hear a lot more about in the future. It is used in the field of psychology and medicine to describe the cumulative wear and tear on the body as a result of chronic stress. It refers to the physiological consequences of chronic exposure to stressors, which can lead to a range of negative health outcomes. The concept of allostatic load highlights the interconnectedness of the mind and body, emphasizing the impact of psychological stress on physical health.

15 Jan 2024

SMART GOALS for 2024

I’m sure many of us have set new and exciting goals for 2024. Often we set these goals with our rose tinted glasses on. We might overestimate our ability to achieve them, or we might not have fully thought out how exactly we will achieve them. Using a SMART approach to goal setting can help us to work out if our goals are actually achievable or not, and to develop an action plan for how we will achieve them.