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Chelsey Torrance is from Barrie, Ontario and deeply passionate about human movement, physical health, and overall well-being. From her early years, she was an active child, thriving in competitive volleyball for 6 years with the Georgian Cubs in Barrie. Throughout high school, she continued her journey excelling in flag football and volleyball. Chelsey continued her love of sport through university where she was involved in intramurals and the KinGames in…

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s becoming increasingly common to lead a sedentary lifestyle. With the rise of desk jobs, technology addiction and the allure of streaming endless shows, many of us find ourselves sitting for prolonged periods. While modern conveniences make life easier, the consequences of sedentary lifestyle can be detrimental to our health. In this blog post, we will dive into the effects of sedentary lifestyle and highlight the…

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…