
Head, shoulders, neck and ohhh
Does anyone remember the children’s song: Head, shoulders, knees and toes? Well I have to say since more time at the desk this year that song constantly pops up in my head. Although it’s now more like a 2020/21 club mix that goes something like: Argh my head, Shoulders, Neck and ohh. (Sigh) The Spiel…

Giving – The real gift that keeps on giving
This years holiday season I have decided to keep my expectations around Christmas ‘real and achievable’. What I truly desire Christmas to be will not happen due to circumstances of the pandemic. For example coming from a large family of six siblings and a lot of having large extended families, our family Christmas is usually around…

Lacking motivation? 5 steps to get you moving
Just so you know this blog took the following for me to actually write it in its entirety: 33 days20 full blown excuses on why I couldn’t sit down and write it… usually something to do with energy or that I needed to finish off the new season of the Umbrella Academy on Netflix6 different…

Exercise for a stronger immunity
So it’s day 12 of Survivor and the Kucha tribe has been living off the land and going head to head against Ogakor for immunity and to send them back to tribal council for another elimination… Whoops wrong article… Or is it? Immunity can come down to a lot of factors but one element is…

The Power of the Quarter Hour – How do you take a break?
I’ve got too much on. I’m too busy. I don’t have the time to do my desk exercises. Wow I feel like I achieved nothing today. I wish I had time to fit it all in. Sound familiar? The Spiel There is no denying that research has found that taking a break can be very beneficial…

That’s right you are a desk athlete! – The right mentality to desk exercise
*cue the theme song from Rocky Yeah I want to hear you say it… “I’m a desk athlete!”… nope not loud enough… “I’m a desk athlete!… now like you believe it! “I’M A DESK ATHLETE!” That’s better now I’m starting to believe you! You have spent close to half of your adult life training for this moment, countless…

Breathe a sigh of relief with better posture
Breathe in, now breathe out Hands up, now hands down Back up, back up Tell me what you’re gonna do now Keep rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ (what?) Keep rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ (come on) Keep rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ (yeah) Keep rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ ⁃ L.I.M.P Bizkit, Rollin, 2000 Breathing…. all the cool kids are…

Stuck at the desk…. I’ve got your back
By now most of us are back to the reality of work after enjoying some well earned rest of the Christmas and for the Sothern hemisphere (which is where I live)…. summer holidays. Participated in the ritual of wishing everyone a happy new year and asking each other what you got up to with friends…

Can the ‘Cattle Class’
Flight tickets…. Check Passport…. Check Luggage…. Check Physio/ Osteo appointment…. Ahhhh Check? The Spiel For many, traveling is rather exciting, especially when you’re on your way to sun yourself in an exotic destination. However, it also means sitting for long periods of time, meaning it’s important to stay active on a plane, even when you’re…

Mental Health….. It’s time to break the stigma.
There you are on your morning commute to work waiting for the 7:43am peak hour city train from your suburban train station and as per usual all the seats are already taken except one of the priority seats…. you know the ones people are supposed to give up to the elderly, pregnant or physically in…

Do you even work-in Bro?
So you have been diligent with your fitness and exercise for a while now and everyone including yourself is starting to notice. “Wow you look great! You obviously ‘work-out’ ”… but this is really only one side of the health and wellness package. What if we placed just as much value into ‘working-in’ as we…

Lack of sleep? Go home you’re drunk!
We’ve heard what we now consider the basics: lack of sleep puts you in a bad mood, makes you think slower, could have long-term side-effects….. I could go on but I can already hear you all telling me “We’ve already heard this before Ben!” Well imagine waking up and having a one or two glasses of…
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