Posts By: Melanie Williams

What is hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects millions of Canadians. According to the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, an individual is considered hypertensive if their resting blood pressure is greater than 160/90 mmHg. If you are a person who has high levels of stress, eats poorly, doesn’t exercise regularly, is obese, consumes alcohol or has a family history of high blood…

Regular exercise is essential for preventing chronic diseases and maintaining good health. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer can be prevented through consistent exercise routines. The benefits of exercise include improving your cardiovascular health, increasing lung capacity, and increasing muscle strength and mobility. In particular, the of the most significant benefit of regular exercise is its ability to reduce the risk of heart disease. Research has…

Here at Longevity Nexum, Barrie Ontario, we are a team of Registered Kinesiologists and Exercise Physiologists. An alternative profession that we often get confused with is a Personal Trainer. Although personal training is an important and utilized service at Longevity Nexum, we would like to outline some key differences between both professions and when you would use one versus the other. Personal trainers and kinesiologists are two types of professionals…

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th, and it is a day to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. This year's theme is "Choose to Challenge," which aims to encourage everyone to challenge gender bias and inequality. One area where this is especially important is women's health and exercise. The importance of exercise for women's health cannot be overstated. Regular physical activity…

Exercising while pregnant can provide many benefits for both the mother and the baby. However, it is important to exercise safely and responsibly. This blog post will explore the benefits of exercising while pregnant, the potential risks, and the precautions that should be taken. First and foremost, exercising while pregnant can reduce the risks of pregnancy-related conditions, such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm labor, and excessive weight gain. Regular physical…

Breathing is essential for any kind of physical activity, and it can make all the difference in how you move and how you feel. Practicing core-focused breathing can help you develop better control over your core muscles and use them more efficiently while exercising. Here are some core-focused breathing exercises that you can add to your routine.   Diaphragmatic Breathing Diaphragmatic breathing is the practice of breathing deeply and consciously,…

It's normal to feel sore after a workout, but if you experience pain during or after exercise, it's important to pay attention to it. Here are some guidelines to help you determine if your exercise-related pain is normal or if you should be concerned: Muscular soreness: This is a normal response to exercise, particularly if you're trying a new activity or increasing the intensity of your workouts. It's caused by…

At Longevity Nexum, Barrie Ontario, one of the first steps when working with us is setting clear goals and a strategy on how to achieve them. Our priority is to do everything in our capacity to help each client become successful with reaching their goals whether it’s alleviating back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, managing a chronic disease or looking to take control of their health.   The month of…

At our private clinic, Longevity Nexum located in Barrie, Ontario, our Kinesiologists promote a positive environment for our clients and staff. While our primary focus is providing exercise programs and treatment plans for our clients struggling with pain, injuries or chronic disease, we also believe it’s important for our clients to get to know a little more about us. With Christmas right around the corner, I am going to share…

Our vision at Longevity Nexum located in Barrie, Ontario to change the attitude toward life death and disease by using personalized exercise prescription to manage chronic disease, injuries or simply to improve the health and quality of life of all Canadians. During the personal training sessions with a Kinesiologists, we value the importance of providing each client with tools and resources to maintain optimal health for long-term. Training outside our…