What Needs to Change in Your Movement Routine This Year Once you’ve reflected on last year, it’s time to be honest about what needs to change. Not in a self-critical way, but with curiosity. Our bodies, and lives, evolve constantly, and so should the way we move. What worked for you at 20, won’t at 30, and the same as…
Reflect Before You Reset – How to Review Your Year of Movement I personally don’t ascribe to strict resolutions just because it is a new year, but January often tempts us to jump straight into them anyway, but before you do, if you do, take a moment to look back. The key to creating a body that moves well, feels…
Happy New Year from Astral Fitness As the year draws to a close, we at Astral Fitness Sports Massage want to wish all our clients and readers a Healthy and Happy New Year! December can be full of both joy and exhaustion, so take this time to slow down, savour your celebrations, and give your body the care it deserves.…
Yuletide Greetings from Astral Fitness, Move, Rest, and Reconnect As it is Christmas Eve, Jen and I at Astral Fitness Sports Massage would like to wish you the warmest Yuletide greetings. This time of year is about connection, reflection, and gratitude. But it’s also easy to forget about yourself amidst the giving and gathering. Take a moment, even today, to…
Making Time for Movement Before Christmas December often feels like a whirlwind – shopping, social events, work deadlines, and festive planning. It’s easy for self-care and exercise to slide down the list. But a small dose of daily movement can make a huge difference to your mood and energy levels during this busy time. At Astral Fitness Sports Massage, Jen…
Why Staying Active Matters More Than Ever As December rolls in, bringing frosty mornings and long dark evenings, it’s all too tempting to hibernate. The sofa calls, the blankets beckon… well they do for me, and exercise motivation seems to vanish like the daylight. But at Astral Fitness Sports Massage, we want to remind you that movement in the colder…
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.…
Merry Christmas! I am talking about how you can contribute to your Physical Pension even if you are already active because of your job… yes even over Christmas, usually a time for reflection and to think about how you would like next year to look. So, you’re a groundworker, multi-drop driver, shelf stacker, gardener, postie, dog walker, builder, police officer,…
and I am still talking about your Physical Pension and why you need one. Last week I mentioned that it is something that you need to ‘pay’ into on a regular basis, but what if you’re only a few years away from retirement, what do you do then? And the answer is easy…. START NOW. Yes, it’s really that simple,…
A similar topic that I have discussed lots recently, but one that is so very important. You pay into a financial pension, but what happens when you get to retirement, and you are physically incapable of enjoying that money? That’s where a Physical Pension comes in handy – what you put in now, and regularly put in, up until you…