A detailed instruction for how to wear the Bodyguard 2 device and complete the measurement so you get optimum value from the assessment.
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Guidelines for the interpretation of your Lifestyle Assessment report
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The purpose and benefits of sleep are wide ranging and it is no surprise then that sleep is considered a cornerstone for health, well-being, performance and the way we age.
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A powerful reflection at the conclusion of the programme. What are the three big wellness rocks you want to become not negotiable going forward?
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A good sleep practice involves a number of routines and habits that allows the three natural processes to get on with the job of getting us a good sleep, without our modern way of living getting in the way.
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Both quantity and quality matter when it comes to sleep. We need both in order to wake feeling refreshed, to function well during the day and reap the many benefits of sleep.
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Sleep is not a single state and in reality we progress through five different stages. Each stage is characterised by a different brain and body activity state and each stage fulfills a different function.
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Sleep is regulated by three physiological / biological processes. One of which regulates "sleep pressure" (feeling we need to sleep), one regulates our "sleep window" (when we sleep) and the final one (down)regulates our "level of activation" (so we actually fall asleep and physiologically restore during sleep).
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Some background info on Firstbeat and their technology.
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Vagus is latin for wandering or straying which is an appropriate term for this nerve as it wanders right through the entire body and connects our brain and all of our primary organs. Good functioning of the vagus nerve influences us at multiple levels and we can tap into the power of this nerve to enhance health, well-being and performance.
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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical system is a is a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among three components: the brain (hypothalamus), the pituitary gland (a pea-shaped structure located in the brain), and the adrenal glands (small organs on top of the kidneys). This system regulates a range of important hormones and does so as part of the stress response but also as part of a normal 24-hour wake-sleep cycle (circadian rhythm).
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The ANS is part of our peripheral nervous system and is divided into two branches, the sympathetic (SNS) – quick response mobilising system, also known as the fight & flight response – and the parasympathetic (PNS) – more slowly activated dampening system, also known as the rest and digest and calm & connect – branch.
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Exercise, together with nutrition, is considered to be the "penicillin" of lifestyle interventions. A "move more" prescription is often one of the first issued by holistic doctors to combat illness and it is one of the best ways to improve and sustain both good physical and mental health throughout a lifetime.
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Nutrition is one of the health pillars directly under our control. Healthful nutrition influences our physical health, mental well-being, sleep, exercise, performance and ageing - just to name a few!
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Stress is a normal and functional part of living life to the fullest. However excessive and prolonged stress, without the appropriate amount and frequency of recovery, is detrimental to our health, longevity and performance.
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Adequate and regular recovery is fundamental to our health, well-being and performance on various levels. It is key to enabling our mind and body to overcome the effects of stress and allow time to recover, repair, and ultimately, come back stronger.
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Partnering up with someone else and having regular accountability “appointments” significantly boosts the probability to making and sustaining habit changes.
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Overview of the Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment
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A short article with some initial strategies to set habit change up to succeed from the beginning.
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Use a habit tracker to remind, motivate and reward you to successful habit change
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