Revisited! In our series on real talk about pregnancy, Dr Brandi Cole brings us the research and the science to break down exercise and pregnancy for us in a super interesting, in-depth long read. The article discusses how inactivity is a major risk factor, why it is important to get moving even if you never have before, what to look out for and some recommendations on types of movement.
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Master of 7’s, Tag and women’s 15’s Rugby and one of the loveliest people you will meet, Garnet Mackinder is the ultimate modest powerhouse. Hear all about her journey in this week’s Strong Friends.
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Female athletes not only battle their opponents, they also have to deal with their bodies going through a rollercoaster of hormone changes and symptoms every month which can affect their performance. Here are some top tips for athletes by writer Nancy Rones.
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It’s almost time to head to Australia! The lead up to the TAG Rugby World Cup hasn’t been easy but it will be worth it in the end.
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Ankles are often the silent cause for a variety of injuries and niggles in hips, knees and elsewhere. Here are 5 movements to get your ankles mobile.
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Revisited: Men's systems play a very delicate balancing act between testosterone and oestrogen. Variances in either hormone level can cause a range of issues and symptoms from muscle weakness to loss of bone density to libido and fertility issues, mood disorders such as depression and cognition issues. Find out more about the symptoms and what you can do about it.
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Meet Strong Friends Myles and Giles, Founders of Mindful Chef.
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If you are feel a bit crappy all the time, have low energy, have frequent discomfort after eating or any myriad of other symptoms, it’s possible your gut is trying to tell you something. Gus Martin tells us how to reset our guts and get the whole body back on track.
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This is the follow on from our previous hip openers article. Be prepared to get mobile!
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As a follow on from our recent research into the effect of the menstrual cycle on our bodies, we asked female athletes to weigh in and tell us how their cycles impact their performance.
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Hacking my 2018 goal of more home cooking wasn’t easy but I found a way to make it part of my day to day in a realistic way that allows me to be consistent. My solution to more home cooking without the parts of home cooking that freak me out? Mindful Chef Recipes boxes.
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Hey you! Not just for desk-sitters. If you’re a runner or play sport with lots of running, this is for you too. Actually, it’s for everyone really… All the tendons and muscles around the hips are the driving force for being able to walk, run or even stand up. They are often overlooked as the cause for other problems. Here are my fave hip opener exercises.
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Injuries suck. And sometimes the getting better part can feel slow. But if you neglect the process now, you may find yourself with worse injuries down the line. I’m currently working through hamstring tendinopathy and it’s a slow process requiring a lot of patience that I don’t have. But if I want to play in the TAG Rugby World Cup I have to do it right!
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Have you ever been given a single leg or single arm exercise and found it so easy that you wondered what exactly it was doing for you? Well, if it seems too good to be true... you know the drill. There's more to single limb training than meets the eye.
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Meet Kate Mullaly, a Rugby League player, advocate of the game and superhuman levels of grit and resilience. Discover Kate’s story across the codes, through injury and all the way to the top.
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A look back at my article on fun! Play, fun, hobbies, unstructured activities and doing stuff without expecting an outcome are all things that keep humans balanced, happy and connecting with others. It can also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and many other ailments, particularly those related to old age. Fun AND good for your health? Yes!
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