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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,…

“Providing a New Meaning of Movement for Life” Our team at Longevity Nexum, downtown Barrie, has created a new vision statement. We wanted something that would embody our morals, beliefs, and attitude. We needed something to encompass our outstanding "WHY" we do what we do. Our team of Registered Kinesiologists and Exercise Physiologists want to provide Canadians with a new meaning of movement that takes their whole health into consideration.…

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…

Our team at Longevity Nexum would like to shine a light on a dedicated client, Martin. Martin has been working with our Kinesiologist, Chelsey, since the beginning of October, 2023. Continue reading to see how we went from shoulder pain to shoulder strength! “Best decision I’ve made was to make a call to them one morning when I woke up and couldn’t brush my teeth as I had a major…

Spend Time With Your Family While Exercising! Exercise with your family is one of the best ways to ensure you retain your health in the long run. In Ontario, the third Monday of February is a provincial holiday known as Family Day. This is a day that is set aside to reflect on the importance of families and to celebrate with loved ones. Every family has different traditions that incorporate…

Change your habits: Do you have trouble sticking with healthy habits? The most effective way to change your habits is to focus on who you want to become, and not on the outcome that will result from implementing the change. "When a habit becomes part of your identity it will enhance that intrinsic motivation"- James Clear. For example, instead of telling yourself "I want to be healthy and fit, say…

When was the last time you did something for yourself? Nowadays, the idea of self-care and taking the time for yourself is more popular, but how often do you actually do it? We all live in a hustle mentality where we go to work to make money in order to support our families and pay for our expenses. But, if we zoom out and take a look at ourselves, how…