Posts By: Melanie Williams

As we age our risk of falling increases, and so does our fear of falling again… In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with 20-30% of seniors experiencing one or more falls each year. Falls also cause 85% of seniors' injury-related hospitalizations, 95% of all hip fractures, and over one third of seniors are admitted to long-term care following hospitalization for a fall. The first…

Maureen reached out to us for help this past February. She was experiencing knee pain daily and it was starting to affect her quality of life. She was ready to make a behaviour change so she could continue to be there for her husband, children, and future grandchildren! “Working and walking became a real struggle for me. I was also looking to lose weight and become more physically active.” Maureen…

Exercise can benefit the most searched health conditions, and today we are covering a 10,000 foot overview of the direct impact exercise can have in the treatment and prevention of common diseases. If you or someone you know has one of these conditions, or you want to reduce your risk factor of developing one of these conditions you’ve come to the right place! Diabetes Diabetes is a condition where the…

Many women are intimated to step foot into a gym with the fear of people judging them, getting injured, or simply not knowing where to start. As Kinesiologists we want to empower women to lift weights and feel their best! Very often women will gravitate towards yoga or pilates and we want to encourage everyone to incorporate weights into their routine. An effective training program is one that incorporates weights,…

A few months ago I went on indeed searching for a Kinesiology role in Barrie. At the time, I was working as a Fitness Manager for a commercial gym in Vaughan and wanting a career change. I came across the posting for Longevity Nexum and did my research. I checked out their instagram page, website, and google reviews to find out more about them. Their clients had nothing but good…

With Easter weekend approaching we wanted to take this time share our family Easter traditions, and what our team will be up to this upcoming weekend!  Kelly's Family Easter Traditions Easter traditions with my family growing up consisted of an easter egg hunt in the morning, followed by brunch, and a turkey dinner to end the night. As my sister and I got older the hunt went from finding chocolate eggs…

On March 20th we celebrate International Day of Happiness. It’s a day to celebrate the things in life that bring you joy and to reflect on your own happiness! What does happiness look like to you? For some it may be spending time with family, doing some form of self care, or advancing in your career. Happiness does not only consist of feelings of joy, contentment, and other positive emotions,…

On average, most Canadians that are employed full time are sedentary for approximately 70% of their day. Do you fall in this category? If the answer is yes- here are some reasons to incorporate more movement/walking throughout your day:  -improve cardiovascular health  -strengthen bones -reduce risk of chronic diseases -improve blood flow  It might not always be possible to move while you're working so here are some ways to increase…

A client came into our clinic and his primary goal was to reduce his blood pressure and improve his health so he could continue to play with his kids and perform activities of daily living. He has been struggling the last year with high blood pressure and he wants to get it under control so he can be there for his kids through his 50's, 60's, 70's and beyond. He…

Every January, a surge of motivation prompts many of us to set ambitious New Year's resolutions centred around health and fitness. Gyms see a sudden influx of members, fitness gear flies off the shelves, and promises of transformative lifestyle changes fill the air. Yet, statistics consistently show that the majority of these resolutions fizzle out before February even arrives. Why do these resolutions for health and exercise often fall short,…