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Balance Functional Strength Injury Prevention
If you’re looking for a way to improve your mobility, look no further than foam rolling! This exercise technique has been around for years and is quickly becoming one of the go-to methods for increasing flexibility and range of motion. Regardless of your fitness level, foam rolling can help you unlock your body’s potential. Learn how to foam roll here. […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
Put simply: If you don’t have stability, you’re more likely to fall and get injured. Surprisingly, one in every four adults over age 65 experiences a fall each year. Even more surprisingly, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in those 65 and older.So, what can we do about this? What fall prevention tips should you know so you […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Functional Strength
Muscle is widely considered the longevity organ—and there are more than a few reasons for this! It’s not all about looking fit and strong. So, let’s dig into this a bit more. Why should building muscle be your number one goal when working out?5 Benefits of Having More MuscleIn modern society, many of us have much less muscle than our […]
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Falls happen – especially in winter – and can leave you with an achy shoulder, bruised hip, or even more severe injuries (like broken bones). Generally speaking, you’ll want to err on the side of caution when it comes to picking your workout routine back up after a fall, but it may be possible to get back to it sooner […]
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Aging Functional Strength Injury Prevention
Did you know after 50 your bones break down faster than they rebuild? This goes for women and men. When bones become less dense, they also become weaker and more brittle. That’s why for most people, a hard fall in their 30s can be much different than in their 80s. The good news is it’s never too late in life […]
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Aging Functional Strength In Home Training
According to the Arthritis Society Canada, one out of every two seniors aged 65 years and older has arthritis. With over 100 different types of arthritis, the most common types include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Osteoarthritis takes the top spot, impacting about 3.9 million Canadians. The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) defines this condition as the result of the body’s failed […]
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Aging Fitness Tips Functional Strength
Just as your memory can recall certain events from the previous day or year, your body can also remember movement patterns, which is referred to as muscle memory. Muscle memory is stored in your motor neurons through repetitive movements, which means your body doesn’t have to create new neural connections, rather it ‘retrieves’ and strengthens previous ones. Plus, once a muscle […]
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While some people are training for a marathon and others are training to reduce their back pain and gain core strength, many people – including a great many of our clients – train to increase longevity and maintain health and vitality through the aging process.So, what is training for longevity exactly? What are a few things you should know? What […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
When you exercise, various forces impact the body’s joints. These include sheering, rotational, and compression forces. Generally, these small forces help the body become stronger. If, however, the body isn’t aligned properly during a movement, this can do more harm than good.It’s common to underestimate the importance of alignment during exercise – but it is a critical component of long-term […]
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Fitness Tips Functional Strength In Home Training
Do you suffer from chronic stiffness, aches, and pains? Studies have shown that prolonged sitting at a desk or computer terminal can cause muscular tension and pain. But, by taking a few minutes over the course of your day to do some quick and easy stretches, you can reduce muscular tension, improve your posture, and reduce your risk of developing […]
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