The Energy of Change – For Body and Mind There’s a unique kind of energy that comes with change. As I’m planning the move of my Sports Massage practice into a new location, I’ve noticed how even the process of rearranging, organising, and creating a new space has lifted my mindset. It’s not about having more rest – it’s about…
Embracing Change for Better Mobility As I think about my new clinic, I’ve been struck by how uplifting a change of scenery can be. And the same is true for your body: change boosts mobility and resilience. Movement is Medicine I haven’t typed those words in a while; Movement is Medicine. But it is still true even though I haven’t…
Rest vs. Change – Which Does Your Body Need? As I plan what I need for my new location, I’ve been thinking about how change affects not only our environment but also our bodies. We’re often told to “rest” when we feel tired, sore, or overworked. And while rest is crucial, sometimes what the body truly needs isn’t rest –…
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…