I just wanted to write a follow up piece to my last blog, So you want to be an Ironman. I was reflecting on how much resistance I experienced in asking for support and guidance. In the beginning I tried to train on my own, however, there was a sense that I just wasn’t reaching…
Do you feel groggy and fatigued in the morning, even when you prioritise getting eight hours of sleep? Fortunately, your sleep quality is something you can control. Here are the five things you may be doing wrong before bed that could be affecting your ability to get quality shuteye (and how to fix each one):…
Daniel here from Hero. Just wanted to share my experience with training for a Half Ironman. December, 31st, 2018, I decided to do something epic. Train and compete in a half Ironman. A classic New Years goal, right!? Not something I am used to doing but I wanted to do something BIG, physically and mentally…
Dad Bod anyone? We just received this message from one of our clients, “For me it was necessary to swap bad habits for good and commit to a positive, healthy lifestyle. I needed to stop using ‘Dad Bod’ as an excuse for inactivity. Hero helped me get there – with hard work and commitment, I…
Did you know 70% of dads say their stress levels considerably increased since becoming a father? Also, 79% of new dads believe they need to be ‘the rock for their family’ which often leads to overwhelm, loneliness and anxiety. As dad’s ourselves, we know the challenges and unpredictable nature of parenthood and so we created…
There are days where I jump out of bed full of zest and positivity and then there are the days where I want to snooze all morning because I feel sluggish and lazy. Of course, jumping out of bed when I feel good is easy and joyful to do but it’s getting myself out of…
People often ask us how to control their portion sizes and compulsive eating. Is over-eating something you are prone to? Does it feel challenging to say no to a second helping? Are you the kind of person that has to finish everything on your plate? Here are our top tips for managing your portion sizes….
If you ask your grandparents how they started their car first thing in the morning you might be surprised by their answer. They were forced to be patient and warm the engine up slowly before beginning their journey. If they didn’t, the engine would suffer. There is a lot that we can learn from the…
A client of mine came to their session with me one day beaming with confidence and vigor proclaiming that they were going to begin running 5 times a week in the evening after work. I wanted to support him by checking in through the process, however, he said he was happy to go it alone….