Every January, the same thing happens.

Motivation is high. Shoes are bought. Schedules are colour-coded.
And by late January, more than 80% of people have quietly stopped.

In this episode of The Aligned Life, we sit down with Lockie Jeffrey from CrossFit St Kilda to talk about why most fitness resolutions fail, and what actually works instead.

This is not about pushing harder or finding more “discipline.”
It’s about designing your environment so quitting becomes unlikely.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why “Quitting Day” arrives so predictably every year

• The real danger of setting goals that are too ambitious, too fast

• How to create a goal so small you “almost couldn’t fail”

• Why three training sessions per week beats five for long-term success

• The overlooked power of accountability (and why group environments matter)

• How good coaching prevents injury, burnout, and frustration

• Why recovery isn’t optional if you want consistency

• The role of chiropractic care, soft tissue work, and hydration in staying on track

If you’ve ever felt like your motivation fades just when you need it most, this episode will help you rethink the game.

Because sustainable health isn’t built on intensity.
It’s built on consistency.

To check out CrossFit St Kilda https://www.crossfitstkilda.com/

To check out Align Chiropractic https://www.alignchiropractic.com.au/

To contact us info@alignchiropractic.com.au

In this episode of The Aligned Life, we sit down with Lockie Jeffrey, owner and head coach at CrossFit St Kilda, to unpack the biggest fitness trap of the festive season: good intentions, crushed by Christmas chaos.

Lockie breaks the rules of the usual fitness advice.
No guilt. No perfection. No "start again in January."
Just simple, practical strategies for three types of people:

Lockie shows you how to win by lowering the bar, shrinking the goal, and finding one small win a day. A 10-minute walk. A handful of squats. A reminder that momentum beats motivation.

You don't lose your gains because you miss a week. He explains how to swap the “all or nothing” mindset for short, sharp movement snacks that keep the engine warm.

December becomes an opportunity — not a setback. Play more. Train creatively. Build your aerobic base. Involve the kids. Make training fun again.

The heart of the episode:
Don’t wait for January. Protect your routine, adapt where needed, and treat movement as a gift rather than another item on the to-do list.

To check out CrossFit St Kilda https://www.crossfitstkilda.com/

To check out Align Chiropractic https://www.alignchiropractic.com.au/

To contact us info@alignchiropractic.com.au

How Daylight Savings Can Wreck Your Week

Ever notice how one lost hour can throw everything off? You feel fine… but you’re not. Focus slips. Energy crashes. You reach for more coffee and think it’s just a busy week, when it’s actually sleep debt.

This week, Martin and Kieran unpack what daylight savings really teaches us about sleep. It’s not just about feeling tired, it’s about how even mild sleep loss messes with your brain, hormones, and mood. They break down why your body treats sleep like oxygen, not a luxury, and how to reset your rhythm when life (or the clock) knocks it out of sync.

In This Episode

• The hidden damage of losing just one hour of sleep.

• Why you can’t trust how “fine” you feel when you’re sleep-deprived.

• What your brain actually does while you’re asleep.

• The elite athlete secret: sleep as performance fuel.

• Simple ways to rebuild your rhythm: light, movement, and consistency.

• How chiropractic care can help calm your system so sleep comes naturally.

Takeaway

Daylight savings isn’t just a clock change — it’s a stress test for your nervous system.
Protect your sleep, and your focus, mood, and energy will follow.

To check out Align Chiropractic https://www.alignchiropractic.com.au/

To contact us info@alignchiropractic.com.au