Lifestyle

How to Practice Body Acceptance
August 20 '23

How to Practice Body Acceptance

If the thought of “accepting your body as it is” makes you squirm, you're not alone. You might have this reaction for several reasons: it may seem entirely out of reach, after a lifetime of criticising and rejecting your body. Or you may believe that accepting your body means you'll stop exercising or “trying to be healthy.” After all, diet culture encourages us to associate the main benefits of healthy behaviours with how it will shape and change your body's looks (1). In a world that often celebrates a specific body type or size, practising body acceptance can be challenging. But here's the good news: body acceptance isn't an unreachable ideal; it's a skill you can hone with practice.

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Do Men and Women Sleep Differently?
June 11 '23

Do Men and Women Sleep Differently?

It is pretty much undisputed that sleep is essential for health, allowing us to rest and recover - physically, mentally and emotionally - and perform at our best. I am pretty confident that every single person reading this has experienced at least one bad night of sleep - and pretty confident that you felt pretty rotten the next day too? Needless to say, this is one aspect of our lifestyle we shouldn’t overlook. But is there a difference between how men and women sleep?

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Shin Splints and Running: Why it Happens and What to do About it
February 17 '23

Shin Splints and Running: Why it Happens and What to do About it

If you are a runner there is no doubt you have heard of shin splints, this frustrating injury causes pain along the shin bone (tibia). Perhaps, this injury delayed your marathon training or stopped you from attending the Park Run on Saturday morning. This wouldn’t be uncommon, as it is thought that around 35% of runners will experience this injury at some point in their training (1). Read on to find out what you can do about it!2

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So You're Injured, Now What?
September 12 '22

So You're Injured, Now What?

Getting injured, not being able to train at your full capacity, and having to pivot or put your goals on hold is no fun. But the reality is, if you participate in a sport, lift for long enough, even with good technique, or just engage in recreational activities like running, paddle-boarding, hiking etc, there is a chance you will experience some degree of injury at some point. It sucks, but that is the cold hard truth when it comes to leading an active lifestyle. So what to do when it, inevitably, happens? Read on to find out!

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