Let's set it straight from the get-go that the tips provided by OMNI Strength & Performance in this article won’t give you a free pass to drink bottles upon bottles of alcohol, and still look and feel the way you want to.

On a global level, it’s undeniable that COVID-19 has disrupted our normal life and routines - we’re stuck indoors, unable to work, socialize or entertain ourselves as we used to. A modern lifestyle centred around socialising has almost but taken a turn for the worse. 

Nutrition plays a huge role in optimising our health and wellbeing; whether it’s to reach a healthy weight goal, build our immunity or fight certain diseases that we’re predisposed to. There’s a reason why certain nutrition trends emerge and it’s because we’re constantly discovering ways in which the food we eat can positively impact our overall health and well-being. 

Weighing an average of about 3.3kg, newborns are small and light - so even when they have to be carried for several hours a day (everyday), the consequences may not seem so significant. We often forget that babies grow at rapid rates. By the time they have their first birthday, they weigh an average of 9kg and are often carried for the same number of hours everyday. As your baby grows, carrying him or her can put a huge strain on your back which can result in back pain. 

Heavy lifting, repetitive movements and sitting at a desk all day at work can really take a toll on your body. A study conducted by the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) looked into the prevalence of neck, shoulder and back pain among office workers in Singapore, and found that 73.4% of the 324 respondents reported experiencing pain in at least one of those body parts. 

The breath. From the second we let out our very first cry, until our final moments on earth; we tend to use this incredible gift without any thought. Yet, the power of conscious breathing is truly remarkable. 

Mindful resilience is the capacity to remain actively aware, creatively productive, constantly learning, happy and effective in life and at work, even when faced with pressure, stress, and tension from both within our mind and from our external environment. 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful psychotherapy treatment. This is a technique that has been highly effective in helping people deal with trauma, anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, post-traumatic stress, and many other debilitating emotional problems. 

Running is a popular form of exercise, however, many runners fall victim to common injuries such as sprained ankles and pulled groins that occur from frequently doing it.

Most of us spend the majority of our day hunched up over our computers with poor posture, and as a result, probably suffer from tight and stiff shoulders. Tight shoulders hinder the ability to move freely and can have a significant effect on your daily living and training at the gym. It can also cause pain or stiffness in your neck, back and upper body.