Exercise of the Month – June – Calf Strengtheners

Following on from last month’s exercises for the calf complex, we are now going to look at ways to strengthen this area. The eccentric lowering exercises will also improve tissue length and tendon strength. (exercises over the step).  You are looking for full range and a sense of fatigue but not pain. You need to…

Breathing is controlled by our autonomic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls bodily functions that are largely involuntary, for example pupils dilating in dim light and sweating when you get hot. When we are under stress our autonomic nervous system goes in to  “fight-or-flight” mode.  For our respiratory system this means an…

This month we look at stretching our calves! Our poor calves often get more than ‘put to the test’ with all the walking that we do. Our fashion footwear can also place stress upon this area of the body, especially heels. Non optimal calf activity can lead to many problems including plantar fascia pain, stress…

This month we look at training our deep neck flexors , the ‘core’ muscles of the neck region. These muscles help to stabilise and control head and neck alignment. With the ever increasing amount of time spent in front of the computer , ipad and phones a forward head position or ‘poking chin’ has become…

It’s 3 in the afternoon and you can barely keep your eyes open.  Your mind feels foggy, and all you want to do is curl up under your desk for 20 minutes and take a nap. But cutting-edge, productive people don’t take naps, do they? Actually, they do. It turns out that a nap is…

The Power of Sleep. Why sleep is so important, and how to get more of it. By Brian St. Pierre      If your eating and exercise are on point, but you still don’t feel or look the way you want, poor sleep may be to blame. Here’s how to tap into the power of...

It’s that time of year again—a time of cool breezes, coloured leaves and holiday preparation.  Fall and winter are exciting times…  Unless you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).    If you struggle with winter depression, this time of year is not filled with joy and anticipation.  Instead, you probably feel like hiding under the covers…

How too Much Cortisol can lead to Decreased Health and Increased Belly Fat Some have called it the “master” of all hormones.  Others curse it for its ability to wreak havoc on our body’s fragile endocrine balance.  In spite of the mixed opinions one thing is certain: cortisol is a powerful hormone necessary for life. …

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