The ability to understand how our body moves in relation to our environment is essential for health and well being as we age. I love getting curious and researching topics like this one. It's about how exercise makes a tremendous difference in whether we live well at...

SCALES: Suspended from one hand without foundation to signify the weighing of evidence on its own merit. BLINDFOLD: Represents objectivity and impartiality; justice is faced without fear, without favour for privilege and wealth, without prejudice that colours the...

The health benefits of exercise are broadcasted loud and clear, and the message falls on what seem deaf ears. Those of us who exercise regularly know exercise is essential for maintaining long term health and fitness. Unfortunately, the common perception among...

Go NUTS!!! In general nuts are a source of fat, fibre and protein. They are packed with many vitamins and minerals, including magnesium and vitamin E. While nuts are high in fat, studies have shown nuts have little impact on gaining or losing weight. However, nuts...

Standing in line is an excellent opportunity to exercise the pelvic floor. We know we are only as strong as our weakest link, and for many women, it’s our pelvic floor. So why not use this opportunity to get stronger!! The following pelvic floor exercises can be done...

The habit of daily exercise is particularly important in having "good luck" with your health and fitness. But it's not necessary to spend hours exercising. Your fitness routine can be as simple as daily 9 minutes of cardio, core and strength exercise. A consistent...

Watching children move freely and efficiently, we can believe the myth of perfection in childhood biomechanics. An example is "kids squat with perfect form…." Babies are born soft and squishy with about 100 more bones than adults; through the process of ossification...

Isis was one of the greatest goddesses of Ancient Egypt. She was a magical healer, cured the sick and brought the dead to life; and as a mother, she was a role model for all women. The magic of a mother’s love cannot be underestimated, nor understood, it transcends...

Here at Square Box Fitness, we understand the physical benefits of daily exercise. Still, for me, the attraction of exercise is mental health. I believe while we are at home, mental health will take a bigger priority, and it’s the little things that will have a...

It is a beautiful autumn morning here in Sydney. Saturday mornings are for me "chore day" (housework, cleaning, washing, meal prep). I love the freedom of Saturdays more than Sunday because I know I have another day to enjoy my break from work. But I still don't like...

Australia is doing its best to recover from wave 1 of the Covid 19. Some restrictions will be lifted tonight, however we remain vigilant with hand sanitation, physical distancing and staying safe at home until necessary. While we are at home, we send our prayers to...

In the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is easy to feel overwhelming anxiety towards contracting the disease, which can lead to irrational behaviour. Prevention is better than cure, and good hygiene such as hand washing is a valuable defense against...