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Why Shoot for 10,000 Steps a Day?
Most of us that track our steps these days have that magical number in mind to shoot for: 10,000. Perhaps...
Managing Diabetes with Exercise
As you may or may not know, diabetes diagnoses have been steadily on the rise in recent decades. Given our...
The Power of Protein
Protein is an important nutrient and fundamental to achieving a healthy diet throughout the lifespan. In this blog we will...
The Balancing Act of Aging
It may come as no surprise to you that aging is associated with declining balance. This is because our balance...
Exercising Postmenopause
To understand why exercise plays an important role in maintaining optimal health postmenopause it is important to explore how the...
Exercising With Osteoarthritis
“I’ve got osteoarthritis… why on earth would I exercise when my joints are so sore?!” This is a very valid,...
Benefits of Strength Training
Strength training refers to exercise that causes your muscles to contract against resistance. Examples of this type of training include...
Are You Meeting Exercise Guidelines?
According to The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology it is recommended that people over the age of 65 engage in...
Time to Get Moving… Group Classes Have Begun!
We are so excited to announce that we are now offering group exercise classes across Niagara! Whether you’re looking for...
Blood Pressure and Exercise
Around 40% of Canadian adults over the age of 25 have high blood pressure (hypertension). Untreated high blood pressure can...
