All-day sitting has become our normal with our increasing use of technology.  Unfortunately, we don't notice our body as it slowly de-conditions.  It means, when we get back to an active lifestyle and exercise, we also increase the risk of injury. The "beware of the...

I have recently been pondering a few questions: What is dementia? Who is most susceptible to this life-altering condition? What can I do to lower my chances? The simple answer for maintaining brain health is without a doubt; daily exercise. In particular for those...

“Doing time” with stay at home orders has seen motivation for exercise languish.  Days roll on, we muddle through our time with no end in sight…feeling aimless…empty…stagnant and listless... How are you doing? A tough question to answer…Do we own up the truth? Or do...

Feeling peckish? Craving something sweet, a snack, or a treat? Is a salad not your desire? There is a good chance that what you are feeling is not hunger but boredom. During this lockdown, it's no surprise that many of us are boredom eating. In fact, a PubMed study...

Smiling is one of our fundamental social skills. When we smile, we create a connection that is human to human. It doesn't matter if we are rich or poor, of a different culture, religion, or country; we will reciprocate a smile as a human. The science behind the...

Being in a state of lockdown doesn’t mean our weight should spiral out of control. In our previous lockdown, many people reported significant weight increases.  IPSOS conducted a global study of 30 countries (including Australia) and found 31% of the population had...

Let’s face it, teleconferences have been both a blessing and a curse. I’m very grateful to still teach online, but some days it feels like one endless zoom… Zoom fatigue is real, and a Stanford study published in the journal Technology, Mind and Behaviour: Feb. 23...

If you have been watching the Olympics and found motivation to get moving, but feel trapped in this lockdown, then I have a solution for you. Race walking! It’s an Olympic sport and permissible in lockdown! Here are some of the incredible health benefits of race...

The number one excuse for not exercising is “too busy”, but here we are in lockdown, with nothing better to do, and we still find excuses… I think, the secret excuse why people don’t exercise has something to do with either feeling intimidated or burnt out by...

In Sydney, we are facing 2 weeks of homestay; what will come next is unknown. However, it is not a worry for the Square Box Team because we can get an effective exercise program at home! Eva and I finished our Term 3 program yesterday, focusing on simple exercises...

Generally speaking, being flexible is a good thing. It promotes blood flow, muscle elasticity and can increase range of motion. However stretching beyond your body’s natural limits isn’t as helpful as you may think. Take for example the humble toe touch… what is the...

In winter, the cold weather can slow down the rate at which blood is pumped around the body as arteries and blood vessels become constricted in response to the cold. Therefore it's crucial to maintain good circulation, and the best way to do this is with daily...