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Introducing the GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025 – a celebration of energy, movement, and physical wellbeing! About the Active Lifestyle Awards Global Health & Pharma Magazine is proud to launch this exciting new awards programme, created to recognise the vibrant and vital world of the active lifestyle industry. From fitness clubs and leisure centres to amateur sports teams, personal trainers, group class providers, and beyond, this industry is built on passion, positivity, and people – empowering individuals and communities to live healthier, more active lives. The active lifestyle space is about much more than just workouts – it’s about community, confidence, and well-being. It’s one of the most fun-filled, fast-moving, and essential sectors out there, and it’s time we give it the recognition it truly deserves. The GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025 aim to spotlight the individuals, teams, and businesses that inspire others to move more, feel better, and enjoy the journey. Whether you’re leading fitness sessions, supporting local sport, or running a club that brings people together, you are changing lives, and we want to celebrate that. Sofi Parry, Senior Editor Website: ghpnews.digital AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.
Contents 4. Red Sea Elite Diving: Best Dive Centre 2025 – Red Sea An Elite Diving Destination with Divers United 6. KUUMA Yoga & Pilates; Most Pioneering Trauma-Informed Yoga & Pilates Studio 2025 – New Brunswick 7. Brian Keane Fitness: Fitness Coach of the Year 2025 – Republic of Ireland 8. Strength Found: Best Personal Trainer 2025 – Doncaster 9. Building a Balanced Diet: Tips for Nutritious Meal Planning 10. How to Build an Athlete’s Mindset (Even If You’re Not One)
4 With 40 years’ worth of diving trips behind him, Alun Evans helps to lead Red Sea Elite Diving with all the experience needed to ensure a successful dive. This multi-award-winning dive centre was established by Alun and his wife Moyra 20 years ago to achieve a shared mission and ten years ago they were joined by one of their sons, whose name is Gwyn, known as just G, to add some youth into the mix and to grant only the best diving adventures to create memories that last a lifetime. We spoke with Alun and Moyra Evans as the dedicated and exciting company is awarded in GHP’s Active Lifestyle Awards 2025. Red Sea Elite Diving is a boutique diving centre with a difference. It provides scuba diving experiences, for scuba diving experts and students alike, as its multifaceted offerings help people to make the most of their adventures. From diving specialists to learners, the centre and its team continue to offer only the best opportunities to experience the Red Sea at its best. From beginners to instructor level, Elite Diving has a roster of courses to satisfy all of its guests’ needs. Alun shared: “We lead Scuba Tours around world class reefs around the Sharm El Sheikh area in South Sinai Peninsula, North of The Red Sea. We regularly Visit Ras Mohamed National Park which is the first National Park in Egypt to cover both land and sea. We also regularly visit The Straits of Tiran, where we dive four reefs which start from very deep, and span all the way up to the surface.” The corals within these areas are nourished by regular currents which consistently feed the reefs, resulting in pristine coral reefs and the ideal habitat for all sea creatures which can be seen during every scuba diving excursion. Moyra commented: “The most popular dive site for Advanced divers is SS Thistlegorm. A World War Two wreck casualty, that was sunk by enemy fire back in 1941. This must be one of the best wrecks in the world, as there is so much cargo still there, captured like a time capsule from a bygone age.” Constantly differentiating themselves from competitors in its area, Elite Diving is a family-run business with a family feel throughout its entire team, especially as Moyra, Alun, and their son G keep everything running smoothly. Alun said: “We all came to Sharm together on diving holidays, the first one as a family being in 1998, and myself several times before that, so we understand what the recreational diver is looking for in a service provider. We have twenty two permanent staff, so we are small enough to care but big enough to deliver for individuals, couples, and groups.” Prioritising the needs of their guests, while nurturing their team of office staff, boat staff, ground crew, and dive professionals which are led by G, Elite Diving makes sure to provide the best environment for a shared vision. Of course, there are challenges in every industry but Elite Diving continues to thrive with the experience it has behind it. Alun shared: “I feel my past experiences and training in team leading and management in different fields and industries has helped me to form a successful operation. We have been operating for twenty years as a Dive centre, and I have been a recreational diver since 1984 myself, which is over 40 years, and the dive centre and myself as an individual have won many awards. World titles. That speaks volumes, just as loud as the retention level or repeat clients that return time and time again speaks. “What we have endeavoured to do to improve our business is making sure all the team provide a high level of service with integrity and conscientiousness. It’s the quality of service is our main priority, success and profit will follow if the service level is put ahead of everything.” Always approaching any challenge with positivity, Elite Diving turns these potential difficulties into windows for opportunities. Moyra enthused: “We make sure to maintain decency in anything and everything we do. Keeping a clear conscious for decisions we make, helps us make the correct decision.” The world of diving continues to transmogrify, but Elite Diving creates an air of excellence in spite of any negative changes, especially with its rich background of experience. Over 20 years of quality is a monumental achievement, and Elite Diving keeps itself updated with any changing trends, and always keeps up with the times in this respect. Best Dive Centre 2025 – Red Sea An Elite Diving Destination with Divers United
GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025 Whether a step behind or completely ahead of the game, Elite Diving stands out as one of the best in its sphere. Its team reinforces its brilliance and makes it a shining beacon of light for anyone looking to tick boxes each time they scuba dive, especially with the deeply experienced company providing people with the chance to experience the outstanding beauty of the Red Sea. When employing anyone new, Moyra added: “I feel that choosing and maintaining the correct members of our team, is a big part of our success. So who we have chosen, and who we have let go, makes all the difference. We look for people whose attitude, personality, and professionalism suites our ethos best. This is very important to client retention.” Elite Diving’s approach to adding to its team, when necessary, ensures that its offerings are always bestin-class opportunities for enriching its customers’ experiences rather than expanding just to take on more guests. Not only has Elite Diving won multiple awards, but it has also been featured in many articles. Alun enthused: “We have had several Diving magazines send journalists to dive with us for a week to experience what our usual diving guests experience and they all have written positive articles about us. Magazines such as Sport Diver (PADI), Diver (Independent), SCUBA (BSAC). Duiken (NL).” For a multi-award-winning experience open water courses, PADI courses, and exceptional offers on diving prices, Elite Diving is the centre of dreams come true. We’re delighted to name the company as the Best Dive Centre 2025 in the Red Sea in GHP’s Active Lifestyle Awards 2025, and we are sure to see the team thrive even further into the future. Here’s to the next 20 years ahead! Contact: Alun & Moyra Evans Company: Red Sea Elite Diving Website: https://www.elite-diving.com/
6 GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025 Moncton in Canada is home to KUUMA Yoga & Pilates is a hot yoga and Pilates studio that serves as a home for movement, sweat, and emotional release. A place to not just work out, but also for people to come home to themselves, the studio serves a range of clients – from first timers to seasoned athletes, therapists, and teachers. Individuals visit for a variety of reasons: some to heal, some to build strength, and some to find a place where they feel seen. Founder Andie Moore was on hand following this win. A modern studio serving as the bridge between science and soul, everything KUUMA Yoga does is rooted in nervous system awareness, somatic education, and real human connection – from its 31.5°C infrared-heated classes to its trauma-informed teacher training. Its services include a full schedule of hot yoga, yin, Pilates, and breathwork classes, along with workshops, retreats, and even a 200hour KOULU Yoga Teacher Training programme. Every experience is designed to be both physically powerful and emotionally intelligent, or what the team call: “Functional heat with heart.” KUUMA Yoga’s holistic approach is something made possible by Founder Andie Moore, an experienced, registered Yoga Teacher and certified Neurosculpting® facilitator. Driven by loss in her personal life, Andie set out to understand both the brain and the body and how the two connect. This led her to develop a background in psychology, education, and neuroscience, with Andie spending 15 years studying movement, trauma, and the human nervous system. The establishment of KUUMA Yoga marked a significant step in this journey, allowing Andie to offer the world a space where it can heal. “I’ve always been someone who sees people deeply”, Andie shared with us, “it’s probably why KUUMA became what it is.” She continued: “Everything I’ve learned about regulation, autonomy, and connection lives inside this studio. I don’t see KUUMA as a business in the traditional sense – it’s more like a living nervous system. It breathes, it adapts, it learns. My job is to keep it coherent, connected, and aligned.” It is thanks to this unique ethos that KUUMA Yoga is able to differentiate itself in a highly competitive industry, seen further through its depth. Rather than establishing just another ‘cookie cutter’ yoga studio with pretty lights and playlists, Andie has created a space where neuroscience and mysticism converge. From this foundation, KUUMA Yoga has, over the years, evolved from a hot-yoga studio into a full-spectrum learning space that sees science, psychology, and movement brought together for maximum healing impact. Andie told us that his evolution has been propelled by client behaviour, something which has changed drastically over the last few years. The constant nervous system overwhelm of modern life has made people crave depth and authenticity more than ever, and a surface-level approach is no longer enough for success in the yoga and wellness industry. With the wider sector now playing catch up with what KUUMA Yoga has been delivering for years, the business and its leader strive to continuously remain one step ahead of the curve. “The industry has changed; our clients have changed and so have we. And honestly, I think that’s the best sign that we’re alive, paying attention, and growing in real time.” Diving into specifics of this, the next stage in KUUMA Yoga’s evolution is all about the ongoing alignment of the pieces already built by Andie and the team here, in the process paving the way for their big dream of opening a second location in San Diego. A place that is grounded, expansive, and famous for the nature and creativity it encompasses, this city is the perfect next step for this growing brand as it sets about creating spaces that go beyond yoga and which serve as hubs for nervous system education, movement, and artistry alike. Ultimately, by serving as a perfect blend of humanity, science, and soul, KUUMA Yoga & Pilates goes well beyond the yoga and Pilates its name suggests – it creates real emotional impact for those it serves. For its peerless efforts in building a wellness community through the power of nervous system literacy and emotional intelligence, it is our pleasure to recognise the company with an award in this programme. More on the full scope of services provided here can be found by following the link below. Contact: Andie Moore Company: KUUMA Yoga & Pilates Web Address: www.kuumayoga.com Most Pioneering TraumaInformed Yoga & Pilates Studio 2025 – New Brunswick Oct25037
7 GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025 ince starting Brian Keane Fitness in 2012, Brian has grown into one of the most recognisable faces in Ireland’s health and fitness industry, acclaimed for his three books, topperforming podcast, and talks at major events across the country and beyond – not to mention his corporate wellness talks and variety of online fitness and business coaching courses. As well as this, Brian has also partaken in some of the most gruelling endurance challenges in the world, from arctic marathons to desert ultra-marathons. All of this makes Brian the go-to person for those looking to nurture meaningful transformations in their lives, as the expertise he delivers can be accessed across a number of channels, ensuring everyone is reached. For the first four years of the business, the programmes delivered by Brian across areas including nutrition, getting a lean body, building muscle, and even building a PT business were certainly successful – but the podcast Brian launched in 2016 changed everything for him and his clients. The BKF Podcast is today in the top 0.5% globally for podcasts on the subject of health, with thousands of people from across the globe tuning in every week to hear Brian chat with experts on everything relating to health, fitness, and mindset. Brian’s podcast is today the main lead generator across many of the programmes mentioned above, and it also paved the way for three books he has written in the eight years since it began: ‘The Fitness Mindset’, ‘Rewire Your Mindset’, and ‘The Keane Edge’. Whilst the podcast really opened the doors for the business, these books – the first in particular – were responsible for getting people in the door. As Brian explained: “Releasing my first bestselling book, ‘The Fitness Mindset’, which has sold nearly half a million copies, has brought in more qualified clients who get great results because the coaching builds upon the philosophy in the book.” Essentially, this revolves around eating for energy, training for tension, and managing mindset. Discussing the ethos that fuels not only these books and this podcast, but also the fitness and business coaching programmes he delivers on a daily basis, Brian told us: “I try and spend 80% of my week in my ‘zone of genius’, creating content, working with clients, etc., and automate, eliminate, or delegate everything else as much as possible.” For his clients, the result is an unwavering focus on their needs and getting the results they seek, with this proactive approach helping to raise the bar for fitness coaching in Ireland. However, Brian is not content to simply rest here. On the back of his previous success as an author, Brian is excited to announce his fourth book: ‘Rewriting Your Story’. Entailing seven habits readers can adopt to reclaim their power, let go of With four bestsellers and one of the top ranked health podcasts globally under his belt, Brian Keane is clearly an authority in Ireland’s health and fitness landscape. Through Brian Keane Fitness, his eponymous business, this expert has served thousands of clients over the last 13 years, this through online courses spanning both fitness for individuals and business offerings for those looking to get their fitness or health business either up and running or hitting new heights. For more on this venture, we caught up with Brian below. Fitness Coach of the Year 2025 – Republic of Ireland their fear, and change their narratives, this new book represents not only Brian’s growth as an author, but also his development as a beacon of trust and insight into health and wellness for his satisfied clients. Their satisfaction is reflected in the numerous positive testimonials received. For example, Ursula, a client who undertook Brian’s BKF Online programme, wrote: “All I have to say is positive things about this programme. I’ve learnt so much from Brian on how my body should be fuelled, my outlook on life, and training techniques. I was never hungry and had zero cravings. The programme resulted in my energy and strength going through the roof too.” Another key thing Ursula outlined was the group chat element, which sees Brian make a Facebook group for participants to get advice/support. It is thanks to feedback such as this that Brian Keane Fitness has an exciting 2026 planned, with Brian taking a group of his followers to Everest Base Camp in Nepal next October. Apart from this, and the book mentioned above, it is business as usual for this award-winning fitness coach, who remains committed to excellence across everything from his health podcast and speaking engagements to his coaching programmes. More on any of this can be found at the website link below. Contact: Brian Keane Company: Brian Keane Fitness Web Address: https://briankeanefitness.com/ S AIS-Sep25259
8 GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025 few years into joining his local gym as a way of alleviating his back pain, Ian Street loved it so much that he was attending four or five times a week, working on building his strength and improving his overall fitness. So great was his passion for exercise and wellness that he made the call to turn his hobby into a career. Now, nearly a decade later, Ian boasts ten qualifications relating to the field and has served clients ranging from total gym beginners through to those dealing with pain and injury. Under the banner of ‘Strength Found’, which Ian has been operating as since 2019, this leading personal trainer has been helping his clients to move and perform in a more functional capacity. This increases mobility and makes everyday life easier, particularly in cases of chronic pain and injury rehabilitation. Physical training is just the beginning of what is then a comprehensive process spanning improving nutrition habits and helping to transform a person’s mindset and their outlook on themselves. My holistic approach to training, my unique coaching style, and now having over nine years of experience all make me stand out.” The array of client challenges Ian has had to navigate over the years has resulted in him growing into a better coach, one capable of working through almost anything people have thrown at him – from personal fitness goals entailing total lifestyle shifts to rehabilitating an injury as quickly as possible in time for the start of the next sporting season. Beyond his growth in a professional setting, these experiences have helped Ian – who was historically quite shy – to grow in confidence and expression. Such development has helped Ian to further refine his style of coaching, with his clients immediately feeling more relaxed as a result of their trainer’s assurance in instruction and enthusiasm in the wake of their success. This winning combination underpins why AIM-Oct25007 A Being raised in a family of sports and fitness fanatics, Ian Street was a regular in a variety of team and individual sports during his childhood in Doncaster. However, like almost everyone at some point in their lives, Ian began suffering with lower back pain. He was only in his early 20s at the time, so seeking out a fix was imperative for Ian. Realising exercise was the key to alleviation, Ian joined a gym, in the process planting the seed for Strength Found, his award-winning personal training business. We caught up with Ian for more on this journey. Ian has been so successful, with the same able to be said of both his three-stage approach and the foundation behind it – both of which are crucial for clients looking to rebuild, move better, and ultimately get stronger through these sessions. Of course, Ian can only do so much, and whilst he brings a proven programme and 110% to the table with every client, he expects them to put in as much as they seek to get out of the experience. He explained: “Clients tend to understand very quickly that the greatest successes come from hard work, time, consistency, and really dedicating themselves to their investment to make those real, sustainable changes to their lives.” If clients match the effort Ian puts in, they will soon start to see a transformation. The feeling that comes from helping people achieve their fitness goals is something that just cannot be replicated for Ian, and this is why his aim for the next year is to change the way the business looks and operates, so that it can be available to help more people reach new heights on their wellbeing journeys. This involves pivoting to a more hybrid approach, with the online sessions that Ian will deliver in the coming months offering the same level of quality that Strength Found has come to be recognised for. Ian rounded out his comments on the business’ next steps by saying that his aim is to finish 2025 in the way he began it: strong. As he begins to realise a hybrid model for Strength Found – all the while remaining focused on pushing, progressing, and learning for the sake of both his clients and his business – it is our pleasure to recognise Ian Street as the Best Personal Trainer 2025 – Doncaster in our GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025. More on his approach and services can be found at the link below. Contact: Ian Street Company: Strength Found Web Address: https://www.strengthfound.co.uk/ Best Personal Trainer 2025 – Doncaster
9 GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025 Food. Yum, right? I love to eat! And I eat a lot. I was born with food in or around my mouth. No shame in that. But how often have you indulged in something you know you shouldn’t and immediately felt guilty? I’ve done it! Your weight and overall health depend heavily on your diet. The daily lifestyle choices, your strategy (or lack thereof), and accountability shape your eating habits. The fuel you put into your body is the foundation of optimal living and wellness. It drives you to nourish your body, improve your mindset, and boost your energy. Looking good and feeling great go hand in hand. Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle starts with food. Without quality nutrition, you can’t create a positive mindset or go after the positive changes you seek. Your gut health significantly affects your brain function, and addressing your diet and gut health makes exercise manageable. If you’re not fuelling your body and mind to perform at their best, how can you maintain momentum on your path to success? Seven steps to build a balanced diet 1. Nutritional needs To strive for optimal nutrition, understanding the basics of food and why certain items are better choices is important. We all want to feel content, nourished, and energised. If you know how, when, and what to eat every day for the rest of your life, it becomes part of your everyday life. There are seven essential components of food: • Carbohydrates: Needed for energy and organ function. • Fats: Concentrated energy sources that also make food taste better. • Proteins: Vital for energy, growth, immune function, hormones, and enzyme production. • Fibre: Makes foods bulkier, prevents constipation, and slows nutrient absorption. • Water: Essential for life, as most of your body is made up of water. • Vitamins: Necessary for normal bodily function, found in small quantities in food. • Minerals: Required for soft tissue, skeletal, and fluid function. 2. Get planning Meal prepping is a game-changer. By planning and preparing your meals in advance, you save time and ensure you eat healthily. You can start on this by: • Write down what you’ll eat for each meal throughout the week. • Write a shopping list and stick to it to avoid impulse buys and ensure you have all the ingredients you need. • Batching is your friend: Prepare large quantities of meals and store them in portion-sized containers in the freezer, so when you are hungry, good choices are right there. 3. All about balancing your plate When you look at your plate at each meal, it should have a mix of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. But how much of each? Try this: • Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. • Fill a quarter with lean proteins like chicken, fish, beans, or tofu. By Loz Antonenko, Healthy Habit Coach at Loz Life Building a Balanced Diet: Tips for Nutritious Meal Planning • Fill the last quarter with whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat pasta. 4. Hydration is a game changer Drinking plenty of water is crucial for keeping your body functioning optimally. At a minimum, us humans should drink at least 8 glasses a day, but 2 litres is optimal. Water helps digestion, nutrient absorption, and energy levels. It also helps with our thinking and important bodily functions that keep us healthy and alive. 5. Quick fixes aren’t as quick as you think Trendy diets and quick fixes aren’t sustainable. If you want to change, focus on the long term, and don’t make it too complicated, because you want to stick with it. Once you have your meals planned and are reaching for better choices, your taste buds will thank you, and so will your body and mind. The natural taste of simple, nutritious food. It’s better for you than medicine. 6. Friends in your corner Tell your family and friends about your healthy eating journey. Having support makes change easier, because you know people are in your corner and can support you in your healthier choices. You never know, you may inspire them to join you. 7. What gets measured Keep track of your journey so you can see the changes and celebrate your new found health. Use a journal or app to record what you eat and how you feel. This can help you identify patterns and stay accountable. It’s okay to indulge occasionally. Apply the 80/20 rule: eat healthily 80% of the time, and allow for some treats 20% of the time. Never stop learning about nutrition and never be afraid to experiment with new healthy recipes and foods.
10 GHP Active Lifestyle Awards 2025 By Joanna Dase, a global fitness expert at Curves Sticking to a routine and staying disciplined are key to making progress in fitness, whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your routine. But you don’t have to be a professional athlete to think like one- adopting their mindset can help you stay motivated and committed throughout your journey. That’s why we spoke with Joanna Dase, a global fitness expert at Curves, who shares 7 simple tips to help you build an athlete’s mindset (even if you’re not one). Her expert advice focuses on developing consistency in your exercise routine without the pressure of intense training schedules or unrealistic expectations, making it easier to stay on track and reach your goals. 1. Set clear fitness goals Athletes don’t just train aimlessly- they have a game plan. Setting clear goals before you begin your fitness journey will help you stay on track and develop a consistent routine. Fitness tracking can also help with measuring your progress and seeing how far you’ve come as you progress. So, start by defining both short and long-term goals. Short-term goals can be something as simple as walking to work every day or completing a set number of squats without stopping. Meanwhile, you can consider being able to do a full-body push-up in a month or running a 5K as more long-term goals. By planning your workouts around these goals, you can create a routine that is centered around your personal needs and motivates you. 2. Incorporate strength training into your routine Strength training is beneficial beyond building muscle. In fact, it’s essential in any fitness routine to build endurance and reduce the risk of injury. For example, kettlebell swings and lifting weights can double as cardio which improves core stability, helping everyday tasks such as carrying groceries easier. If you don’t have equipment at home, exercises like planks can help strengthen your core and build stability using just your body weight. As well as this, strength training can improve bone density to reduce the risk of fractures or osteoporosis as you age. It can also improve quality of life by enhancing coordination and reducing stiffness, especially for those with sedentary lifestyles or desk jobs. 3. Commit to weekly 30-minute workouts Many people believe that the harder a workout is, the better the results. The truth is consistency is much more important than intensity. Giving your all during a purposefully targeted 30-minute workout is far more effective than an aimless hour or two of scattered exercises. I would recommend starting with weekly 30-minute sessions, then gradually work your way up to exercising 3 to 4 times a week. A comprehensive 30-minute fitness programme that incorporates strength training, cardio, and stretching, with warm-up and cool-down can help you maximise your time and easily stay on track. 4. Fuel your body properly Having a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats in your diet can ensure sustained energy levels and better focus throughout the day. Protein is particularly important as it helps keep you fuller for longer, so you avoid the temptation to reach for ultra processed or sugary snacks, which ultimately leads to energy crashes. It also plays a key role in muscle repair and recovery, helping to prevent fatigue after workouts. Carbohydrates provide essential fuel for your body, with whole grains, berries, and starchy vegetables like corn and potatoes serving as great sources. Healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish, avocados, and chia seeds, also serve to enhance brain function. To make lasting change, start with small, gradual adjustments in your diet, such as swapping processed snacks for whole foods or waking up an hour earlier to eat a hearty breakfast. For healthy recipes, prepped and ready in 10 minutes, visit our blog here. 5. Learn from a mentor Even the best athletes start under the guidance of experienced coaches and seasoned professionals. Whether you’re working out at home or in a gym, having a fitness mentor ensures you’re practicing proper technique and correcting your form in real time. This is so when you’re doing solo workouts, you know you’re targeting the right areas, while reducing the risk of injury. Hiring a personal coach, following guided online workouts, or joining a local fitness club can help ensure you progress safely and effectively. As well as this, the support from like-minded individuals can foster a sense of community in the gym, keeping you motivated and confident you’re on the right track. 6. Stay active through daily habits You don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to stay active. Small yet practical lifestyle changes can make a huge difference, to both your body and psyche. For example, taking the stairs instead of the elevator or cycling to work instead of driving, are both low-impact activities that improve muscle strength, bone density, and cardiovascular health. Meanwhile, some light stretching before bed can support muscle recovery and help you wake up feeling refreshed. These little habits add up over time, which you’ll notice in your daily energy and mood. Plus, this keeps you moving in a way that feels natural, even on rest days. 7. Prioritise rest and recovery Athletes know that recovery is just as important as training. After a workout, your muscles need time to repair and rebuild, as well as minimise inflammation so you don’t wake up sore the next day. Prioritise quality sleep by creating an optimal sleeping environment. You can do this by shutting off digital distractions such as smartphones, iPads, and laptops at least one hour before bedtime. If you’re sensitive to light, you can use blackout curtains or vertical blinds. Make sure to aim for at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. Taking rest days is also important to avoid burnout and ensure that you’re always performing at your best. How to Build an Athlete’s Mindset (Even If You’re Not One)
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