How Changing Your Routine Prevents Injury With my move to a brand-new clinic space, I’ve been reflecting on how much change can reinvigorate us. And when it comes to movement and exercise, change isn’t just refreshing—it’s protective. Adaptation: The Double-Edged Sword Our bodies are excellent at adapting. If you repeat the same movement patterns day after day, your muscles and…
Change Can Revive the Body There’s a well-known saying: “A change is as good as a rest.” While I’ve been busy planning my move into a new location, more on that later, this phrase has been at the front of my mind. And it turns out; it doesn’t just apply to business, it applies to the human body too. When…
Balance – The Unsung Hero of Active Aging So here it is again, something Jen and I talk about a lot at Astral Fitness. Chloe has even been known to challenge people in meetings she has been attending to test their balance! Balance is often overlooked in fitness, but it’s one of the most predictive and trainable tools for longevity.…
Cardiovascular Fitness – The Endless Engine of Endurance and Longevity It often is the dreaded element of overall fitness for a lot of people, we know that, but Cardiovascular fitness – that’s how well your heart and lungs deliver oxygen during activity – is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health and lifespan. VO2 max, a key metric of…
Grip Strength – A Simple Test with Serious Longevity Insight Another element to strength and longevity that really is in your hands, is Grip Strength. Grip strength isn’t just about having firm handshakes – it’s a powerful marker of overall health and longevity. Research consistently shows that weaker grip strength is strongly associated with higher mortality risk, even when accounting…
Leg Size and Power – The Foundation of a Long, Mobile Life Something we are passionate about at Astral Fitness, if you haven’t guessed from reading all our blogs, or visiting us, is strength. So, this month we are focusing on how strength in various aspects of fitness play into one thing we are all striving for: longevity. Strong, powerful…
Pain is complicated. It’s not always about damage — it’s about signals, context, history, and even emotion. At Astral Fitness, Jen and I are passionate about helping people reframe their pain. Instead of fearing it or ignoring it, we help you understand what your body is trying to say — and then we work with it. Here’s how we do…
The human body is weird, wonderful, and full of surprises. Every week at Astral Fitness, we’re reminded how connected and clever your body really is. Here are 3 body facts that recently made us go “wait, really?” — and how they might help you feel better: 1. Your feet affect your jaw Yep — tension in the soles of your…
Here’s something a lot of therapists won’t say: we can’t fix you. Because you’re not broken. At Astral Fitness, we don’t see you as a collection of problems. We see a whole person who might be: Stuck in an unsupportive routine Holding onto stress they didn’t even notice Moving in ways that cause tension — not because they’re doing something…
Summer means longer days, more walking, more adventures — and for many people, a lot more strain on their bodies. At Astral Fitness, we often see a pattern: as soon as the weather improves, people dive into more activity than they’ve done in months — and their bodies aren’t ready. The result? Stiff hips, angry backs, tight calves, and that…