Ergonomics, posture correction, stretching, and movement guidance from Feel Amazing Wellness Centre.
Modern work often looks physically light, yet many people notice increasing stiffness, tension, headaches, or fatigue building throughout the day. Whether you’re at a desk, studying, driving, working from home, or managing household responsibilities, long periods in one position, combined with screen use and repetitive tasks, can create what we can think of as accumulated …
Put simply, ergonomics is the study of people in their working environment, with the aim to reduce discomfort and prevent injury. Key elements include safety, comfort, ease of use, and productivity. If you look at the way we use modern technology, then there is certainly convenience, but also the potential for strain and repetitive injury. …
We all know that technology can make life easier, with faster access to information, immediate purchasing options, and the ability to do what we need to online from just about any location. But with convenience has come the physical toll on our bodies. How is your posture while using a device? Are you looking up …
In part one of our blog posts on stretching, we looked at what stretching is, common types, and their benefits (read part one here). Today in part two, we’ll look at the difference between stretching and warming up, what the research tells us and how Feel Amazing Chatswood can help introduce you to stretching that …
There are multiple types of stretching but the 2 that will be referred to in this blog are: Static stretching which involves holding a stretch position for a set amount of time (usually 15-60 seconds) without movement. It helps to improve flexibility and is often done after exercising to cool down. An example of …
Following on from our last blog post on what poor posture looks like, the following are some simple measures to take to help improve posture. Sometimes we may not realise how the little things really do matter, every positive step forward is one towards a healthier future. What can help our posture? Improving our posture …
This month we are looking at posture. With so much of the country in lockdown and people working from home, there should be something for everyone in these blog posts. You will find these especially helpful if your WFH ergonomics aren’t the best. What comes to mind when you think of good posture? Does anyone …
As working from home has started to become the new normal, an interview I did with Andrew from CAPITAL-e Marketing & Events at the beginning of lockdown is more pertinent than ever!Here are my top tips to keep you healthy while working from home: 1. Correct Your PostureRemember Mum’s great advice to sit up straight? …
With a month to go before the City to Surf many of you are out hitting the streets getting in shape for the big day. To help make sure you get through injury free, the following are tips on correct stretching techniques that have been studied and proven to make a difference – in both …