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How Your Phone Habits Impact Your Sleep: Simple Fixes

Sleep Smarter: Mastering Your Phone Habits for Better Rest

In today’s digital age, most of us are guilty of spending time on our phones, even when it’s bedtime. However, this habit can have a detrimental effect on our sleep. Research has shown that using electronic devices like phones before sleep can disrupt our sleep patterns, making it harder to fall asleep and reducing the overall quality of our rest.

One key issue is the blue light emitted by our phones. This light interferes with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates our sleep-wake cycle. As a result, our body’s internal clock gets thrown off, leading to sleep problems. So, how can we strike a balance between our digital lives and the need for a good night’s sleep?

Firstly, experts suggest switching off electronic devices at least one hour before bedtime. This break from screens can help your mind relax and transition into sleep mode. Even just 30 minutes of screen-free time can make a difference. To further reduce the impact of blue light, consider altering your phone settings to minimize it or using apps that block blue light and give your screen an orange hue. If you’re looking for a fail-safe option, reading a book before bedtime is a great choice. Another effective strategy is meditation. Meditation, can promote better sleep by triggering your “relaxation response.” It allows you to focus your attention on your breath, diverting your mind from racing thoughts and helping you unwind.

Our phone habits play a significant role in our sleep quality and hygiene. By understanding the impact of screens on our sleep and implementing some simple changes, we can take better care of ourselves and enjoy a restful night’s sleep. Remember, a good night’s sleep is essential for our overall well-being, so it’s worth making these adjustments to improve your sleep.

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Reminder: Closure notice – Main 50m Pool 

Our Main 50m Pool is now closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July for planned improvement works and will reopen Monday 28 July.

🔴 CLOSED: Over the period, the 50m pool will be closed. 
🟢 OPEN: All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run. 

If you would like to suspend your membership for the closure period, you can do so via our website - Link in bio

Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules. 

Please visit our website to learn more about these planned works and impacted services during this time - Link in bio

Thank you for continued patience and support as we complete these important upgrades. 

#PARCFrankston #Centreupdates
Keep cup challenge! ☕️ 🙌

Round 1 Maya vs Drew

We think Maya had this one in the bag, cracking the code in 26 seconds, but both are number 1 in our hearts. 🫶

Grab your Fressko Keep cup at PARC Cafe today and stay tuned for round 2 Kynen vs Nathan. 

#PARCFrankston #Keepcup
Reminder: Closure notice – Main 50m Pool closure 
Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July 🛠

Our Main 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July for planned improvement works. 

🔴 CLOSED: Over the period, the 50m pool will be closed. 
🟢 OPEN: All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run. 

If you would like to suspend your membership for the closure period, you can do so via our website - Link in bio

Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules. 

Please visit our website to learn more about these planned works and impacted services during this time, Link in bio

Thank you for continued patience and support as we complete these important upgrades. 

#PARCFrankston #Centreupdates
Do you have an appointment with Allied Health?

Follow along with us as we show you where to go if you have an appointment in our Allied Health suites with Compass Allied Health or Davenport Physiotherapy.

For more information on Compass Allied Health or Davenport Physiotherapy, please visit our website via the link in bio

#PARCFrankston #AlliedHealth #CompassAlliedHealth #DavenportPhysiotherapy
Congratulations to the Winners of the My Movement Challenge 🎉
 
We're excited to announce that the winners of the 100 PARC Beanies have been drawn! 🏆 Please check your email to see if you're one of the lucky winners. 
 
A huge thank you to all our incredible members who participated in the PARC My Movement Challenge! We hope you all had fun and were able to find your pace at PARC this winter. It was so fun to see so many members signing the Gym wall and committing to happy, healthier habits. 

Well done you, keep it up! 💪 
 
#PARCFrankston #MyMovementChallenge #Forthewin #PARCBeanie
Meet Chris and Sharon 👋
 
The twin sisters have been training with Tracey as a part of their Small Group Training membership and have absolutely smashed their goals! 💪
 
We sat down with Chris and Sharon and asked them to share their thoughts on Small Group Training and their successful health and fitness journey. You can read about their health and fitness journey in our blog via the link in bio
 
Well, done Chris and Sharon on all your hard work and dedication! We wish the twins well on their continued health and fitness journey.

#PARCFrankston #SmallGroupTraining #Twinning #smashinggoals
Three weeks of PARC Reformer 😱

WOW time flies when you're having fun! It's been 3 weeks since we opened the doors to our brand new PARC Reformer Studio and we have loved hearing how much you're all enjoying the new space! 

It's great to see our PARC community making the most of the new reformer studio and trying out all the amazing new features including the Virtual and On-demand options to fit in with busy schedules. 

Thanks for your patience as we worked through some booking challenges in the first few days. Want to try it for yourself? bookings are open via the Xplor App or Customer Portal.

After more info? Check out our PARC Reformer Studio website page via the link in bio

Keep the momentum going and make PARC Reformer a regular part of your routine. We’ll see you in the Studio soon!

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