Body positivity Vs body neutrality: Know the difference
Scrolling through social media and seeing models with seemingly perfect proportions can have many of us questioning our bodies. It can make us doubt …
May 21, 2022
Working Towards Your Body Goals vs Casually Working Out
Working out has enormous health benefits. It helps you lose weight, manage blood sugar, and improve sleep and your sexual health.
May 20, 2022
WFH Effect: 7 Tips To Maximize Productivity
It just seems like yesterday that a tentative work from home was announced by organizations as a step towards curbing the spread of a highly …
May 07, 2022
7 Morning Yoga Poses To Start Your Day Energised
Reaching for your third cup of coffee in a bid to give you the energy to get through the day? You’re not alone, more often than not most of us have …
Apr 27, 2022
How To Sleep Your Way To Weight Loss
We have all been there; trying hard to lose those extra pounds, and the scale just won't budge, leaving us confused, frustrated and modifying our diet …
Apr 24, 2022
Procrastination and How To Think Yourself Into a Productive Mode
Have you encountered days where procrastination has been your best companion? Encouraging you to put off all your tasks away, only to leave you in a …
Apr 23, 2022
Placebo - The Art of Mind Tuning
The placebo effect falls under the category of a mechanism that neuroscientists describe as self-directed neuroplasticity.
Apr 17, 2022
The Importance of Sleep Meditation
Wu-Wei. This Chinese phrase translates to “doing nothing”, most famously found in the famous Tao-te Ching, a philosophical and spiritual text written …
Apr 17, 2022
Resilience and letting go: The highest level of performance
In 1996, Nike custom-made a pair of special running shoes for Michael Johnson, with a US size 10.5 on the left foot and 11 on the right. To mark his …
Apr 13, 2022
Dealing With IBS As A Pro-Athlete
Irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS) is characterized by a group of gastrointestinal symptoms that happen together in a person. The symptoms as well as …
Apr 11, 2022
8 Everyday hacks to boost this overlooked Brain Protein
Ageing is an inescapable fact of life but it doesn’t mean you have to lose your mental spark too. Unlike the aching joints, sagging skin and wrinkles, …
Apr 08, 2022
Emotional Fatigue Is Real for Athletes
Sport teaches people social interaction, hard work, the meaning of success and coping skills for failure. However, when recreational athletics turn to …
Apr 07, 2022
Types of endurance Training
‘Going for a run’ is a common phrase associated with endurance training. In fact running is believed to be one of the most beneficial ways to improve …
Apr 05, 2022
Different types of strength Training
Strength training is essentially the functional application of Newton’s Second Law, mathematically expressed as F=ma. Hence it improves an …
Apr 04, 2022
HPA Axis Dysfunction
The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis governs our central stress response system. It reflects the dynamic intertwining of the central nervous …
Apr 03, 2022
Rest and Recovery during off season
Off-season is an extremely important time because it lays the foundation for the next phases of training and competition. It is a time to evaluate …
Apr 02, 2022
Your Blood Never Lies: Decoding Your Biochemistry
The study of blood work has evolved over time. It is now a critical criterion that indicates the body’s capacity to function properly. Medical …
Apr 01, 2022
Cellular determinants: The molecular mechanisms of Longevity
Longevity is commonly defined as ‘a greater duration of life’. The etymology of the word longevity is derived from the Latin word ‘longaevitās’ which …
Mar 29, 2022
Gaba: The brakes of the Brain
When our lives and bodies are in balance, we naturally “switch off” before bedtime as our mind shifts gears and starts to slow down. One of the key …
Mar 27, 2022
Is ‘Eight Hours’ The Golden Number For Optimum Performance In Athletes
Gruelling training sessions, physically demanding tournaments, long haul flights, societal expectations. The stressors that an athlete faces on a …
Mar 20, 2022
Eye Health and blood glucose
Did you know that eating too many cupcakes could not only spike your blood sugar but also seriously impact your eyesight? Studies suggest that those …
Mar 20, 2022
The Role Of Massages In Sports Performance And Recovery
Often thought to enhance performance in sports and serve as a critical aid in recovery, massages remain a popular go-to for athletes. However, …
Mar 17, 2022
How Positive Visualization Plays A Role In Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety refers to one’s fear or apprehension about their ability to perform a particular task. Affecting people of all ages, from kids to …
Mar 16, 2022
The sleep zone that affects your memory and muscle growth
Sleep is amongst one of the most mystic physiological activities that's out there. When we think about fitness, the first thing that comes to mind is …
Mar 16, 2022