The holidays are a great time to indulge in family time, relaxing afternoons, time off from work and …. And of course, all sorts of tasty treats and food. This sudden change in eating behaviour and diet can disrupt our gut microbiome which can result in changed bowel habits, abdominal discomfort, bloating, and other health […]
Author: Lydia Feng
Interview with Lean Bean
What’s Lean Bean Fitness all about? Fun, un-intimidating female fitness. All classes are based on continuous functional body weight movement with plenty of variety combining Pilates, Barre, Hiit and strength training. What would you say are your signature workouts? Our signature workouts include BarreBeans, PowerBeans, BeanStrong, BeanBod (pilates), PregnantBeans and BabyMummaBeans (BYO babies). We heard […]
Let there be light!
Let there be light! If they’re anything like me, most people would wish that they naturally had Wolverine-like powers to heal and regenerate cells, injuries and health conditions (and a pair of retractable steel claws might come in handy too!). Despite having some ability to heal ourselves, we unfortunately all have a limit to the […]
Q & A with Sara Abgrall and Stretch Studio Double Bay
1) Your name and title: Sara Abgrall – Manager of Double Bay Stretch Studio (Flagship Location) 2) Age 26 Years Old 3) How long have you been doing this for? 10 months of purely assisted stretching (just 1 month after we opened). However, I’ve been in the health and wellness industry for almost 9 years […]
Brain or Spine?
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) has been found to be one of the most common and crucial clinical, economic, and public health problems when looking at chronic pain disorders worldwide (1). It is widely regarded as a multifactorial disorder which can be complicated to treat. Current treatment strategies for people with CLBP are often based […]
Conquer Your Cycle – Part Three
Prepping for Period Leading up to your period, your body undergoes a couple of changes which may results in what’s known as Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which let’s be honest, no one needs in their life. Here are some explanations as to what is going on and what you can do about it: My Back Hurts! […]
Conquer your Cycle – Part One.
Menstrual cycles are one of those things in life that most women have a bit of love-hate relationship with. From food cravings to low energy to abdominal cramps, sometimes it can feel like your reproductive system is plotting against you, but it really isn’t! By having a good understanding of your cycle and taking control […]
Conquer Your Cycle – Part Two
The Luteal phase is the second half of your cycle starting with ovulation (Day 13-14*) and ending either with pregnancy or just before your period starts (Day 28*). During this phase, the follicle becomes the copurs luteum and secretes high amounts of progesterone. Progesterone is a key hormone for prepping the uterus for pregnancy, making […]
