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Having your partner's support on your health journey is game changer! When you're trying to make healthier lifestyle choices such as exercising regularly, cooking more at home, or prioritizing sleep. It’s helpful knowing your partner is on the same page and trying to do the same! You get to celebrate your achievements together, and pick one another up on the days where you lack the motivation. However, if only one…

Pain Isn’t Just Part of Getting Older—You Deserve to Move Pain-Free As a kinesiologist in Barrie, I see it all the time—people in their 30s (or even younger) starting to believe that aches, pains, and frequent injuries are just part of aging. I’ve even heard it from my own family: “I’m 30 now—of course my back hurts.” “I guess this is just what happens as you get older.” But here’s…

The Longevity Way to Ageing Well As the years go by, you might start noticing subtle changes—getting up from the couch feels a little harder, carrying groceries leaves you winded, or recovering from simple activities takes longer than it used to. These small signs can bring on big questions: What’s next? Will I still be able to enjoy life the way I do now? What is Ageing Well? If you’ve…

There are two hard realities: the challenge of maintaining a healthy lifestyle vs the challenge of living an unhealthy lifestyle.  Showing up for your exercise session is hard. Being out of shape to do the stairs is also hard. Eating healthy and meal prepping is hard. However, eating processed food and not being properly fuelled is hard. Going to bed early is hard, although so is not getting enough sleep.…

The Missing Piece in Your Fitness Routine: Strength Training for Longevity If you identify as an active individual—whether through yoga, running, pilates, or other forms of movement—you’re already prioritizing your health and well-being. But if strength training isn’t part of your routine, you might be missing a crucial component for long-term health and independence. In this blog, we are talking about strength training for longevity. Strength is foundational to longevity,…

Do you find yourself without a clear why or motivation in the gym? If so, it’s time to shift your focus! It’s easy to fall into a routine where the “why” behind what you’re doing gets lost, but having a purpose can completely transform how you approach your training.  Think About Your Why Think about what’s important to you- such as picking your grandchildren off the ground and lifting them…

Consistent Exercise Habits: Building Lasting Habits for Lifelong Wellness So, you’ve decided to start exercising. Maybe you felt the spark of motivation, laced up your running shoes, and crushed a few workouts. For a week or two, you were unstoppable. But then, life happened. The initial excitement faded, and those workouts became less frequent—or stopped altogether. Sound familiar? In this blog we are going to talk about building consistent exercise…

With the holidays behind us, take a moment to reflect on the week. Did you indulge in food like you have in previous years, or take a week off your exercise routine? If the answer is yes, don’t beat yourself up about it! See it as an opportunity to start building consistent habits that will carry into the holidays. The holidays can be a challenging time when it comes to…

Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Last—and How We Can Help You Achieve Your Goals This Year As the new year begins, many of us set ambitious resolutions, aiming to improve our health, fitness, or overall well-being. However, studies show that up to 70% of people abandon their New Year's resolutions within months. At Longevity Nexum, we can help you achieve your goals this year. With our knowledge and expertise when…

Have you ever made goals at the beginning of the year to start exercising and then find yourself at the end of the year frustrated or discouraged because you didn’t stick with it? You put in the hard work and you were feeling better for the first few months, and then life happened. Sound familiar? No one said starting an exercise program or holding yourself accountable would be easy. Especially…