Featured People: Ben

Featured People: Ben

  Ben stands 204cm tall and its not surprising he selected basketball, or basketball selected him, as the sport of choice beginning as an 11 year old with Knox Raiders and progressing to National Level at age 17. Interestingly Ben said at that level he “wasn’t...
WHAT MAKES A GREAT PILLOW?

WHAT MAKES A GREAT PILLOW?

Because of everyone’s unique body size and shape unfortunately one size pillow does not fit all and some pillows may feel comfortable but have no support. The job of your pillow is to align your head and neck in a normal anatomical position. This reduces stress on the...
Featured People: Marea

Featured People: Marea

Marea grew up in the country, one of eight children with the rough and tumble lifestyle of horses and farms. Despite part time work her passion for life drives Marea to engage in cultural pursuits, walking in the Dandenong Ranges and swimming. However a consuming...
Featured People: Christian

Featured People: Christian

Christian gives us an insight into his own interpretation of the importance of sleep and how it relates to recovery from injury and training… As the head coach and boss of Stronghold Strength and Fitness, I have three foundational elements which I believe...
HAVE WE GOT SLEEP SO WRONG?

HAVE WE GOT SLEEP SO WRONG?

Our ancestor’s sleep was driven by the day/night cycle, which shaped their circadian rhythm, but we can disrupt that with the flick of a switch. Prehistoric man had biphasic sleep maybe about two phases of four hours sleep separated by a period of wakefulness when...
The concept of ESSENTIALISM applied to sleep

The concept of ESSENTIALISM applied to sleep

Following are some thoughts from the book, “This Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” Greg McKeown. Arianna Huffington (Huffington Post) says,” an essential read for anyone who wants to regain control of their health, wellbeing and happiness”. ESSENTIALISM...