Five Ways to Rejuvenate Mind & Body at Melbourne Airport’s Higher State

The new Higher State wellness centre at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport has business travellers’ wellness needs covered.

Whilst many of us benefit from the thrill, anticipation and convenience of air travel, spending time thousands of feet up in the air can come with its drawbacks. Jetlag from crossing time zones, gut issues related to cabin pressure changes, dehydration due to low humidity levels, poor circulation from sitting, mood fluctuations, stress and slow recovery are all effects that some of business travellers, unfortunately, experience post-flight.

Located a short walk from Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport Terminal 4, located in the brand-new, duel-branded Novotel and ibis Styles hotels, Higher State is the airport’s first health club and wellness centre and offers a holistic approach to traveller wellness, addressing the physical, mental and emotional aspects of well-being.

The 24/7 health club and wellness centre offers a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle and is complete with state-of-the-art facilities including a full health club/gym set up, functional training, personal training, group exercise classes, Reformer Pilates and a yoga space.

The new Higher State wellness centre at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport has business travellers' wellness needs covered. 

With additional features of a 25m indoor pool, infrared sauna, compression recovery boots, virtual sessions as well as signature wellness treatments offered by a fully trained Therapist, guests can find time to focus on themselves while discovering a relaxing state of well-being.

Here are five ways that Higher State may help you combat the negative effects of flying:

Reduce Stress & Regulate Mood

Travel can be physically and mentally stressful, leading to feelings of fatigue, anxiety or irritability. Exercise releases endorphins, which are known to enhance mood and reduce stress. A short workout can help improve mental clarity, calm the mind and reduce post-flight fatigue.

Participating in activities that decrease cortisol levels – including yoga, pilates, swimming, massage, and infrared saunas, may support adrenal health and regulate both the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). The SNS prepares the body for ‘fight or flight,’ while the PSNS helps restore calm and composure.

Higher State also supports the regulation of monoamine neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, which are crucial for mood stability.

The new Higher State wellness centre at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport has business travellers' wellness needs covered. 

Ease Jet Lag

Travel across time zones may disrupt your circadian rhythm, leading to jet lag, fatigue and sleep issues. Physical activity can help reset your internal clock, boost your energy levels, promote better sleep and help adjust to the new time zone.

Higher State offers facilities and treatments that focus on the regulation of serotonin and melatonin, supporting the nervous system and promoting whole-body relaxation. Melatonin aids the transition from wakefulness to sleep and may help mitigate jet lag. These include tranquillity massage, remedy facials, flow wellness soaks, and virtual meditation.

Rehydrate

Airplane cabins have low humidity, which may lead to dehydration, impacting your muscles and joints. Moderate exercise, including pre and post-workout stretching, a Hepburn wellness massage or a Hydramemory facial encourages you to rehydrate and helps improve fluid balance, ensuring that muscles and joints function properly after the flight.

A post-flight facial is also the perfect remedy for this, as while water hydrates the surface of the skin, a facial will drive the moisture deep into the skin and hold it there.

The new Higher State wellness centre at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport has business travellers' wellness needs covered. 

 Improve Gut Health

As the cabin pressure changes, particularly upon ascent and descent, the gas in our bodies reacts accordingly and can impact your gut health. Supporting a healthy gut microbiome positively influences mood, skin health and immune function, and moderate exercise and treatments ranging from personal training focused on core strength to muscle focus massage and infrared sauna sessions can reduce inflammation and enhance gut flora composition.

Improve Circulation & Stiffness and Reduce Recovery Time

Sitting for extended periods may cause tightness and stiffness in muscles, particularly in the back, neck, hips, and legs. Post-travel exercises, such as yoga, stretches and mobility exercises help release muscle tension, improve flexibility and restore mobility in the joints.

All this sitting on long flights may also lead to poor circulation, especially in the legs, which increases the risk of blood clots and swelling. Light movement like walking, stretching, or gentle yoga stimulates blood flow, reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and swelling in the legs and feet.

The new Higher State wellness centre at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport has business travellers' wellness needs covered. 

Higher State’s offerings, which include sweat-inducing running, pilates and virtual yoga, as well as nutrient-rich foods, aim to support healthy detoxification pathways through the liver and lymphatic system, increasing blood flow to detox organs and tissues, which may reduce inflammation and promote faster recovery.

By embracing these wellness strategies, Higher State Melbourne Airport ensures that corporate travellers can optimise their well-being before and after flights.

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About the Author

Nick Walton

Nick Walton is Group Managing Editor of Artemis Communications, a leading boutique magazine and content solution company and publisher of The Art of Business Travel. A former travel editor of the South China Morning Post, he heads up the group's travel and lifestyle magazines, which include Alpha Men Asia, The Edition, Mirandus, Ikhlas, The Journal and Explorer Magazine.