You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere.” ~ Unknown Suppose we can unlock hidden aspects of our consciousness that sees us imprisoned...

Zinc (Zn) is a vital mineral in the human body; it is necessary for the working of over 300 enzymes that aid metabolism, digestion, and nerve function. Zinc is fundamental for skin health, DNA synthesis and protein production. It is also needed for our sense of smell...

We all, at times, have acted against our better judgment and left today’s exercise for tomorrow… What is this force that prevents us from following through on what we set out to do? The force is our friend procrastination, and for many of us, it has been a loyal...

Exercising with “bad” knees requires care not to inflame the knee joint. However, exercise is the best long term strategy to care for the structure of the knee and health of its biomechanical functioning. The knee joint is complex, with many moving parts that hold it...

“I’m starving” is an expression we often use when we feel the intense pain of missing a meal. Thankfully for many of us, it’s highly unlikely that our feelings of starvation will meet its definition as dying from lack of food. With this in mind, let’s delve into the...

Osteoporosis is referred to as the silent disease because until a fracture happens, it has no signs or symptoms. 1 in 3 Women over 50 will experience osteoporosis fractures, compared to 1 in 5 men. Bone health is not exactly top of mind when we think of fitness......

Calcium is an important nutrient for body health. Calcium's function in the body is to circulate blood, allow for muscle movement, and hormone regulation. Calcium is stored in the bones and teeth and it is what makes bones strong and dense. There are many foods that...

Each birthday brings with it a challenge to our mindset in well-being, especially when approaching a new decade. The mind grapples in fear with the idea of who we should be at 40, 50 or even 100 years of age. We question our life and what it has meant to us, what we...

If you are having trouble imagining an early morning “rise and shine” on cold winter mornings, let me help you find joy for the break of dawn fitness. Firstly and thankfully, many of us do have the ability to get out of bed in winter – eventually! Therefore our...

Trying to lose weight is difficult, particularly if it has crept on overtime and without notice! While we know a good combination of exercise and diet is essential -  if you had to choose, should you be exercising more, or eating salads? The classic advice is to...

Incontinence is a physical health condition experienced by more than five million Australians or 1 in 4 people aged 15 years or over. Further, an Australian and New Zealand study showed: “50% of women aged 45-59 years of age experienced some degree of mild, moderate...

Einstein said: ‘If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you probably don’t understand it yourself.’ Well…I’m very confident with years of experience, to explain in six-year-old speak the benefits of health and fitness. The secret of my success with six-year-olds is...