Self Care Is Not A Luxury

Self Care Is Not A Luxury

We are living in a world that tries to “sell”  peace of mind, happiness and self-care as an indulgent and luxurious commodity. Escaping stress, the ever-increasing do-list, domestic chores, business responsibility and spiritual pressure is just a...
Sitting On The Bench

Sitting On The Bench

Making a choice for exercise is freighting. The unknown always is. It’s not necessarily because exercise is hard or beyond capability. It is because life, as we know it today, is good. There is no pressing need to suffer the cold of winter or the inconvenience of...
The Vax Factor

The Vax Factor

I don’t usually write during our term break, but these are not normal times. My decision to take the vaccine stemmed from my work with older Australians in the hospital system. I acknowledge it is a privilege to be working with an older age group, and I take my...
Burning Calories

Burning Calories

“I must be burning a few calories in this class!” is a common thought after a high paced workout – is it true? Well…..yes and no……as a general guide; one standard choc chip cookie takes about 20 minutes of vigorous exercise to “burn off.” With this perspective, you...
Building Your Resilient Body

Building Your Resilient Body

Everyone has something about their body they don’t like and think…if only we could change that one thing, we’d be perfect… I understand the feeling of “not being good enough” to start a fitness program and the fear behind admitting self fault for a sedentary...
It’s Just Not Cricket – Artarmon Bowling Clubhouse

It’s Just Not Cricket – Artarmon Bowling Clubhouse

Women have struggled for decades for their human right to equality. It is ironic that the 1984 Sex Discrimination Act ended a dystopian Australia for women. A society mindset change towards equality for women in sport still has a long way to go, but  with your help...