Approximately one third of adults around the world are struggling to get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis. This might not seem that bad, except that it leads to a significant amount of the population struggling to get through their days without stimulants and naps. You might not realize it, but sleep deprivation […]
Author: Kate George
How to Maximise Recovery: What The Experts Say
At Health Space, we proudly take a multidisciplinary approach in the care of our clients. This ensures we are giving the best and most appropriate care for their health issues drawing on the collective knowledge from our diverse health specialities. Today we tackle the topic of injury recovery. We pick the brains of three of […]
Recipes By Kacy: Breakfast Slice
Ingredients 2 cups pitted dates, soaked for 20 mins 1 cup raw walnuts 1.5 cups oats 2 scoops raw plant protein (vanilla, optional) ¾ cup desiccated coconut 1 tbsp 100% pure maple syrup ½ cup coconut oil 3 tbsp pepitas Method Place strained dates, oat, walnuts, protein powder, coconut, coconut oil and maple syrup in […]
Can Too Coach Rediscovered How to Run
Amanda Pitcher is a Can Too alumni participant who has raised nearly $15,000 for the Can Too Foundation and graduated to become a Coach for the organisation. She discovered her passion for running again after overcoming injuries with the help of Can Too. With Can Too Team Captain Alana Bowles they will be leading determined […]
Interview with Enliven Coaching
Chiropractor Josh Raffo sat down with co-owner of Enliven coaching, Jazza Roberts to find out about his career in the health and fitness industry. Tell everyone about enliven coaching and how everyone can check it out? Enliven Coaching is its own very unique brand created by my fiancé (Becky) and myself. The business rebranded over […]
Iconic role models we’re aspiring to in old age
Instagram influencers, a skydiver, a yoga instructor – some might think these are the occupations and pastimes of the young and the restless – right? Wrong. Increasingly, good health is enjoyed for longer and later in life. Advances in medicine and technology is allowing humans a greater quality of life, and some are enjoying through […]
KX Pilates Mona Vale
Jess Simpson, Studio Owner of KX Pilates Mona Vale gives us an insight into her work in the Health and Fitness Industry. What is KX all about? KX Pilates is a dynamic, high intensity, fast-paced workout which combines elements of traditional reformer Pilates with cardio and endurance training….all in the space of 50 minutes. What […]
Interview with Dr Lewis Ehrlich
What made you decide to be a dentist and what do you love most about the job? I probably wouldn’t have thought to be a dentist if it wasn’t in my family. Luckily, my father and uncle are dentists and they started the Sydney Holistic Dental Centre in the early 1980s. This certainly played a […]
Made by Macb Boot Camp
I caught up with founder Personal Trainer and Founder of Made by Macb Macauley Burke to chat about his new boot camp in Rushcutters Bay. What can we expect from a session? You can always expect to HAVE FUN and have a solid sweat session. We do a decent warm up stretch and cool down […]
Interview with Acupuncturist Melissa
I chat to Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist Melissa Chivers all about Acupuncture and why she decided to study this ancient practice. What made you decide to study Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture? I was never exposed to this type of treatment growing up, a friend recommended it and I fell in love with it instantly. I […]
Giving Health Trip Manila
The team at Health Space Mona Vale once again undertook a gallant volunteering trip to Tondo Manila. The trip has been going on for the last few years with great success. There were 3 chiropractors – Dr Luke Nesbitt, Dr Stephanie Brindal and Dr Taylor, Kirsten Lee the Acupuncturist, Prue the OT, and Aimee the […]
Stress Managment
4 Simple Stress Management Tips For a happier and healthier life Stress and associated hormones used to be a really useful tool back in simpler and more primitive times. Hunger hormones drove us to hunt and gather, adrenaline and cortisol helped us in “fight or flight” situations, and melatonin helped us get a good night’s […]
Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions
Many people start the new year with at least one thing: a new years resolution. Some have lofty goals to challenge themselves and accomplish more, whereas others are merely trying to enhance the life they already have. One thing is for sure: sticking to a new years resolution is difficult! You might read many strategies […]
Creature Fitness & Health Space
When was Creature Fitness started? Creature started in 2014. We have gone from 1 gym and 3 coaches to 3 gyms and over 10 coaches in 4 and a half years. We have trained over 800 clients and introduced 500 people who have never done Crossfit before to long term members who continue to surprise […]
Lean Bean Fitness
What can women expect from a session at Lean Bean? A session at Lean Bean is a fun, energetic and sweat-inducing workout. We have a wide range of class styles (Barre, Strength and HIIT to name a few) – however you can ALWAYS expect high energy, constant movement, and at least a few ‘I am […]
Inplus Training
What is Inplus Training? Inpuls is a new way of Personalised fitness training using external electro muscular stimulation (EMS) to activate all muscles in one short 20 min session. A 20 min Inpuls EMS session can be compared to intensive 3 hour conventional gym session. Generally Muscles are getting activated by squeezing, and through the external stimulation the muscle are getting contracted even further resulting in a more effective training. This technology […]
Walking in Ancestors Footsteps Centennial Park
Walking in the Ancestors Footsteps What: Take a journey through the parklands with passionate indigenous guides who will teach you about the land and it’s recourse. Learn about traditional plant use, bush foods as well as how to brew your own bush tea and damper. Experience the grounding and rejuvenating effects of spending time with and […]
Assertivness Classes
Assertiveness Classes What: Get together with community members to learn new skills and how to cope with difficult situations in life. Combat anxiety and insecurity with a new found sense of self assurance and confidence. When: Every Wednesday till 26th September, 3pm – 4.30pm Where: Reginald Murphy Community Centre, 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Potts Point Web: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/how-to-say-no-and-not-feel-guilty-or-anxious-2 Cost: Free.
Whats happening in the East in September
Ireland Funds Sydney Global 5k When: Saturday 22nd September 8.15am – 11.30am Where: Church Grounds, Parkes Dr, Centennial Park NSW 2021, Australia Web: https://irelandfunds.org/event/australia-sydney-global-5k-2018/ Cost: Standard entry $50, Child under 16 is free Can you tell us a little about the event and how community members can get involved? Our event is a 5K with a difference. On September 22nd, […]
