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…
One thing we’ve learned in years of hands-on care; no issue is “too small” when it affects how you live your life. That tight neck that only hurts when you turn left? Let’s talk about it. The dull ache in your foot you’ve ignored for six months? Let’s figure it out. At Astral Fitness, Your pain matters – and you…
Understanding why something hurts is half the battle – and at Astral Fitness, we’re here to help you win that battle. Whether it’s aching shoulders, recurring knee pain, or something more complex, we’re trained to assess your movement, pinpoint problems, and explain what’s going on in a way that makes sense. That’s because we believe education is empowering. When you…
Have you ever felt dismissed or confused after seeing a professional about your pain? It happens more often than it should – and it’s exactly why we work the way we do. At Astral Fitness, our promise is simple: we’re in your corner. That means no jargon, no pressure, and no pretending we know everything. Instead, you’ll get honest advice,…
At Astral Fitness, we’re not just working muscles – we’re working with you. As Sports Massage Therapists, Chloe and Jen, (your team!) are in your corner, always. That means listening carefully, noticing the small things others might miss, and helping you understand what’s happening with your body. Pain is frustrating – often, it’s not just physical, it’s emotional too. When…
Hello and welcome to this week’s blog, still about modifications but this time it is not just about modifications to your workouts that I will talk about – it is modifications to your lifestyle. The biggest barrier to getting stronger, fitter, healthier, and suffering less injuries, and recovering from workouts faster, is SLEEP. You can modify up and down all…
Hello and welcome to this week’s blog, all about modifications to your workouts. What about if you already can run quite far, and can lift heavy weights, what then? Modifications Well then you are already quite fit, but I can almost guarantee you that you will struggle with at least one thing. Maybe hill running, or lunges, or your shoulders…
Hello and welcome to this week’s blog, a bit more about modifications and how to take advantage of them. For at least a couple of decades I have used, and still use, workout DVDs. Now it’s more like workout apps on my phone or iPad these days, but the concept is the same. If you’re in the same boat and…