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What is wellbeing and why is it important?

A concept as old as time immemorial – and a $4.2 trillion global industry – what wellbeing is has long earned our attention and motivated our actions. But beyond current products and trends, what does this word really mean and why does it matter so much for meaningful living? Why is the pursuit of wellness…

Am I overtraining? Signs, symptoms, and solutions

We all know that exercising too little is bad for our health, but exercising too often is equally detrimental. Our bodies are not optimised to constantly surpass our limits. If we ignore our bodies’ needs for movement diversity and recovery, we risk experiencing the negative physiological and psychological effects of overtraining. What is overtraining? Overtraining…

Recovery: how long should I rest between workouts?

Though it falls outside of the “no pain, no gain” mindset, recovery between workouts is really when the magic happens. Skipping recovery can lead to exercise-induced injuries, decreased performance, poor sleep quality, elevated blood pressure, and weakened immunity. In other words, working out too much and too often can cost you in all the wrong…

Active recovery vs. rest: which is more effective?

How important is active recovery? No matter what sport you love, proper recovery is always important – whether it’s active or through rest. Fatigued muscles need time to repair, replenish, and grow stronger, and this time off will also dial down stress and allow your body to settle back into homeostasis. Ignore recovery, and unfortunately…

Why mobility training is vital for HIIT athletes, and how Qigong helps

Shorter workouts, awesome results–what’s not to love? While HIIT can be great for your health and fitness routine, too many HIIT sessions without proper mobility training can push your body past its limits. Like downing an espresso shot, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts pack brief bursts of intense energy into a shorter amount of time…

How Qigong improves mobility between workouts

Mobility is a vital movement capacity that directly influences your athletic performance, fitness potential, and quality of living. When you’re able to move freely and fully, you can execute proper technique, produce more power, and avoid pain and injury throughout your entire body. Using mobility techniques such as Qigong between workouts can not only help…

What is wellbeing and why is it important?

Am I overtraining? Signs, symptoms, and solutions

Recovery: how long should I rest between workouts?

Active recovery vs. rest: which is more effective?

Why mobility training is vital for HIIT athletes, and how Qigong helps

How Qigong improves mobility between workouts

Conditioning athletes: how to train mobility with Qigong

Why Strength Training Athletes should try Qigong for Mobility

Why Crossfitters should consider adding Qigong to their routine

Calisthenics athletes: why Qigong is the number one answer for better mobility

Why Qigong stretches will improve your flexibility, fast

Mobility vs. Flexibility: are they the same?

7 Qigong exercises for your next mobility workout

How to maximise your mobility workouts with Qigong

What is mobility and should it be my next fitness goal?

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