Tips, How To's and Insights

Your results can help more than one clinician. What to bring, who can help with what, what to ask your GP, dietitian, nutritionist or exercise physiologist, and what Medicare may cover.

Why a ten-minute walk you actually take beats the ambitious session you skip, and what the step-count research really shows.

Willpower gives out exactly when you need it most. How to set up your surroundings so the healthy choice becomes the easy one.

The easiest way to add a habit is to attach it to one you already do. How habit stacking works and how to make it stick.

A short check on your sleep, movement and habits before your next vivaINSIGHT test, so you’re ready to make sense of your results.

Why long-term health choices feel so hard, and a simple mental exercise that can make your future self feel concrete.

Fallen off track for a few weeks? Research on muscle memory suggests your earlier effort isn’t lost, just waiting for you to come back.

Once the basics are steady, you can aim higher. How to choose one meaningful stretch goal and take the first step.

Behaviour change usually shows up before you can feel it. How to spot the quiet progress you might have missed.

Your energy moves in waves across the day. Here is how to map your own pattern and plan demanding work for your strongest hours.

Pick three small habits and protect them every day. Why a short, fixed routine outlasts motivation, and how to choose your own trio.

Months of quiet consistency are easy to overlook. Why pausing to notice your progress helps your habits last longer.