Working Out at Work: 10 Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

By Andrew Wolf, M.S. ED., exercise physiologist, Miraval Resort & Spa As creatures that evolved in an environment that obligated constant movement the notion of sitting at a desk for 8-12 hours a day is totally unhealthy and foreign.  Unfortunately, the last time I checked no one is really excited to pay me to go [...]

Discover the Link Between Exercise and Ageing

By Andrew Wolf, M.S. ED., exercise physiologist, Miraval Resort & Spa Is there a relationship between how much I exercise and how well I age?  The quick and easy answer is YES!  But, let’s first start with two simple concepts, ageing and detraining.  People often confuse the two and this is unfortunate because it makes [...]

Top 10 Weight-Loss Myths, Debunked!

By Andrew Wolf, M.S. ED., exercise physiologist, Miraval Resort & Spa Corpulence, or portliness, was once a sign of wealth and position but years of changing tastes and startling new information about the risks of a generous waist line have conspired to create a premium on thinness. The problem with us as humans is that [...]

Good Vibrations: Light, Sound & Colour Therapy

by Kate Phillips Engaging the Senses The modern spa world mostly targets our sense of touch (massage) and smell (aromatherapy), but new science reveals the physical and emotional benefits of frequencies and vibrations. Sound, music, colour and light elements are shifting to centre stage. More spas are unleashing a cocktail of multisensory “good vibrations” to [...]