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…
I am here to talk about your Physical Pension. What’s that, I hear you ask? And no, it is not a personal medical insurance policy nor an actual pension. You probably already have a traditional pension; you might even pay into every month with your employer matching your contributions so that you can look after your financial future in your…
Knees can be funny things, some people never experience issues with theirs, while others always feel like something is not quite right with their knees. Your knees get a hard time of it too, supporting your body weight in every activity, but also they respond to what is happening at the hip and the ankle, because the knee is sandwiched…