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Shoulder pain is a very common complaint that affects people of all ages and lifestyles and has been quite prevalent with our clients here at Longevtiy Nexum. Whether you’re an office worker, an athlete, or a stay-at-home parent, you’ve likely experienced shoulder discomfort at some point in your life.  However, it’s essential to recognize that shoulder pain is not a condition in itself but rather a symptom of various underlying…

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can present unique challenges, but there's an empowering secret weapon that can make a significant difference in managing this condition: exercise! In this blog post, we will explore the remarkable benefits of exercise for those with RA and provide valuable insights on incorporating safe and effective physical activities into your daily routine. Let's dive in! Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): RA is an autoimmune disorder where…

Who is meeting the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines?  The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults were launched in October 2020 providing recommendations for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep using the best available evidence. In January 2022, Statistics Canada published a study examining whether meeting the 24-hour Movement Guidelines overall, and with some variations, was associated with health indicators. It was found that less than 1 in 10 Canadian adults…

Exercise is not only great for your physical health, but it has a great deal of benefits when it comes to your mental health. The government of Canada defines mental health as your psychological and emotional well-being. It is a key resource for living a healthy life and should be taken care of the same way you would take care of your physical health.   Mental health does not mean…

On May 4th, 2023, our Kinesiologist Melanie Williams hosted our very first in clinic workshop. Her background involves working with women, specifically women in the pre and post-natal stage of life. Her main focus is to help people using exercise by educating and guiding her clients about safe exercise.   During the workshop, she covered topics about what pre and post-natal coaching entails, who and how she can help women,…

Arthritis is a common joint disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterized by inflammation, stiffness, and pain in the joints, which can lead to reduced mobility and quality of life. While there are several medications and treatments available for arthritis, exercise has been proven to be an effective and important tool in both prevention and management of arthritis. Exercise has numerous benefits for arthritis prevention…

Regular exercise is not only great for your physical health, but it's also an effective way to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to use insulin effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and it is largely preventable through lifestyle changes, including exercise. Our Kinesiologists are exercise professionals when it comes…

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…