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Is pain holding you back from doing the activities you love or unlock your potential in the gym?  Today we wanted to highlight our client Amy who reached out to us 3 months ago because her pain was getting in the way from advancing in her powerlifting. “Before I started working with Kelly, I wasn’t able to deadlift or squat without pain. My shoulder was also causing me issues during…

The benefits of walking are endless, so get ready to tie up your laces and make walking a part of your daily routine! Whether your taking the dog for a walk, listening to your favourite podcast, or catching up with a family member or friend during a walk - you will feel better both physically and mentally. It gets better… it costs nothing to get started! The Benefits of Walking…

September is Arthritis Awareness Month! As a Kinesiologist, I wanted to take a moment to raise awareness about the challenges many face that are living with arthritis, and how we can help! With millions affected worldwide, it’s essential to shed light on the importance of management strategies, including exercise, that can help improve one’s quality of life. Living with arthritis can be incredibly challenging, especially when pain keeps you from…

Do you run for the “runner’s high” and how it makes you feel? Are you neglecting other forms of training to focus on running? What if I told you that you could get that release of endorphins and enhanced mood/ energy with resistance training as well? I know you're dedicated to your runs, so we want to help you continue to run long term! If you add resistance exercises to…

The Link Between Exercise and Sleep Quality: A Lifeline for Tired Parents In this blog we are going to dive into the symbiotic relationship between sleep and exercise. As a parent, the weight of responsibilities can feel relentless—getting the kids ready, working long hours, and somehow holding everything together. Yet, when it’s finally time to rest, sleep doesn’t come easy. Your mind races, your body feels wired, and the few…

Today in this article, Longevity Nexum Barrie Ontario will take you on a trip to get back on track with your health now that school is almost in full swing and you can prioritize your health during this new school year. Summer has yet to be fully wrapped up, however, we are starting to creep into the cooler mornings and evenings, the dew settling in on the grass and the…

Have you ever experienced chronic low back pain or knee pain? When our back or knee is in some discomfort we tend to stop the activities that work those areas. Rather than see it as an area of weakness that needs to get stronger. If the muscles are weak they can’t properly support the joints, which can lead to some of the discomfort that you are experiencing. With that said,…

Back to School, Back to You: Prioritize Your Health with Our Special Offer   As the school bell rings and your kids head back to class, the whirlwind of summer slows down, and routines start to fall back into place. It’s a time when you’re focused on making sure your children have everything they need for a successful school year. But in the midst of taking car e of everyone…

When you think about your life… what does the last 30 years look like? Are you able to maintain movement for life? Or are you managing a chronic condition that creeped up do to a sedentary lifestyle and poor choices? At Longevity Nexum we help people change their lifestyle to prevent chronic disease from creeping up as they move into their middle aged years and beyond. Our mission is to…

Exercise and Brain Health: A Lifeline for the Aging Population Has someone you know been affected by dementia? Has someone in your family been affected by dementia? Will you be affected? Every day, more than 350 people in Canada develop dementia. This is more than 15 people every hour. By 2030, nearly 1 million people in Canada could be living with dementia. As we age, maintaining brain health becomes increasingly…