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Leanne and her white rescue dig Kami Walking in the Woods experiencing the power of Phytoncides emoited by trees and leaves.

Walking in the Woods: The Power of Phytoncides

We all know that spending time in nature is good for the soul. Whether it’s the peaceful stillness, the fresh air, or the beauty of the trees, walking in the woods can bring a sense of calm and rejuvenation. But did you know there’s a scientific reason why being in the forest can make you […]

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What is your commitment to change? Image of a woman dipping her toe in the sea - representing not being all in on a decision

What is Your Commitment to Change?

Welcome back from the summer break! Refreshed from a break and as we dive into the final quarter of the year, many of us feel a renewed energy for making changes. Whether it’s embracing a new way of working, building healthier habits, or setting goals for better wellbeing, now is the perfect time to reflect

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Boxing ring with fighter walking to the ring. Preparing for big events in work and life, so we're in the best possible shape to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Preparing for Big Events in Work and Life

Welcome to the next series of SNAPs (Short, Novel and Practical) where I will be diving into the PREPARE phase of the Cadence Approach, specifically looking at preparing for big events in work and life, so we’re in the best possible shape to achieve the best possible outcomes. Often we can predict when the big

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Celebrating 10 Years In Business

As we celebrate a significant milestone –10 years in business – it’s a perfect moment to look back on how our team and business have evolved since our humble beginnings in 2012. In the beginning Initially, we embarked on our journey as a small group of personal trainers, armed with a holistic framework we call

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The relationship between emotional resilience and sleep

This month, we’re running a series of SNAPs about emotional resilience. For those of you who don’t already know, SNAP stands for ‘Short, Novel And Practical’, providing you with quick, interesting and easy-to-implement information and tips to help optimise your wellbeing. A few weeks ago, I was invited to do a talk on emotional techniques

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how to recover from stress: a muddy dog shaking it off

Shake It Off: How To Recover From Stress

A lot of the inspiration for my keynotes comes from observations I’ve made in everyday situations. Special events too, of course, like the Arctic Circle Race, which you can read more about here. But wellbeing isn’t achieved overnight; consistency is key. And that’s what makes the things we learn from ordinary experiences so extraordinary if

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Small Changes, Big Impact: Person cycling indoor track

Small Changes Have A Big Impact Over Time

About a year ago, I received an alert from Apple Fitness. It told me I was burning on average 31 fewer calories per day than the same time a year ago. Initially I thought little of it. What’s 31 calories? It’s nothing. Then it struck me that this adds up. These seemingly small changes might

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A speculative, playful ‘day in the life’ of the Queen her secrets of health & wellbeing

The Queen knows a thing or two about longevity. She has sat on the throne for 70 years and remains in good health at the grand old age of 96. How has she done it? I’ve taken a speculative, playful look into the ‘day in the life’ of Queen Elizabeth II to bring you her

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Greg Potter PhD on why we sleep and how to get more sleep! S1 E3

This week we’re joined by guest Greg Potter PhD to talk about why we sleep and how to get more of it. In addition to holding a PhD in circadian rhythms, sleep nutrition, and metabolism, he also co-founded Resilient Nutrition in 2020. Topics Discussed In This Sleep Focused Episode: Greg Potter’s background, credentials, and areas

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The Cadence Wellbeing Scorecard

Helping you achieve work life balance and improve your overall wellbeing