The menstrual cycle is an important part of a womxn's overall wellbeing. Exercise during this time can be beneficial, though it is important to understand the body's needs. Approximately 80% of people experience some form of physical or emotional discomfort during their menstrual cycle - it is well known that exercising can help reduce these symptoms by reducing menstrual cramps and managing mood swings. However the cycle extends much further than the few days that bleeding occurs and the...

Anxiety is a mental heath illness and should be treated seriously and with care as there are many causes and symptoms. Below we talk about some of the common physical effects and ways to treat them, the techniques are designed to be practiced alongside mental and emotional work, preferably guided by a trained professional who can help with personal experiences and triggers. Most people actually experience anxiety as a physical problem Anxiety triggers our nervous system into fight and flight,...

Let’s look at how we contract a muscle and why that might cause it to ache. When a muscle is contracted it uses something called ATP (adenosine triphosphate) a small amount of this is stored in the muscle itself and can give us about 3 seconds of strong movement, once this is depleted and if we decide to keep moving then the the body needs to make more and quickly. For high-intensity, short duration activities, such as an explosive jump, or opening a heavy door, ATP re synthesis needs to...