Healthy Hips Hip replacement surgeries are on the rise in the USA and Canada, with more than 360,000 being performed in the two countries annually (and rising). That’s an alarming statistic, one that no doubt correlates to an aging population prone to arthritis but also to overly sedentary lifestyles that have many of us sitting…
Food and nutrition When it comes to fuelling your body, how often have you said or heard someone say “I really ‘shouldn’t’ have eaten that” or “I have been so ‘bad’ this week”? As a health and fitness professional for more than 20 years, I’ve heard countless number of clients say this kind of thing,…
Two proven exercise strategies to help seniors avoid falling According to the United Nations, “Between 2017 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 46 per cent (from 962 million to 1.4 billion) globally outnumbering youth, as well as children under the age of 10.” These compelling…
Tight hips? The desire to stretch is a natural reaction to muscle tension. But did you know that in most cases tightness is a mask for weakness? Tight hips. It’s an all-too-common complaint associated with modern lifestyles that have us sitting for hours on end—at work and at home. As a result, it’s natural to…
Standup paddle boarding and Pilates Athletes of many different sports practise Pilates & Movement with me in order to improve their performance. Golfers, tennis players, skiers, runners, swimmers, and baseball and volleyball players have found value and improvement in their given sports after a short time of cross training with Pilates. Pilates 101 An integrative…
How to exercise safely during pregnancy When it comes to prenatal fitness, can you overdo it? In this issue of Body Harmonics Shoptalk, Margot McKinnon, M.Ed., gives moms-to-be some tips for working out during pregnancy and ensuring a healthy labour. Moms-to-be are getting stronger and stronger as prenatal exercise trends like running and yoga continue…
Upper body strength The most common misconception about upper-body strength is that it’s all about the power in our arms and shoulders. While these muscles do play a significant role, real upper-body power means a strong chest and upper back, not just arms. How to tell if you’re strong or weak So, how can we…
Relieve joint pain & stiffness If you’re like me, you might often suffer from joint pain and stiffness. While sometimes it’s easy to bear the pain, other times it can be too excruciating to deal with. Thankfully though, there are a few ways you can improve your joint pain and stiffness. Exercise (just keep moving)…
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