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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,…

Exercising While Pregnant: A Guide by Longevity Nexum for Expecting Mothers https://youtube.com/shorts/0ikq0ZTtaKs?feature=share Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes to a woman's body, but with the right approach, exercise can help make these changes easier to manage. Regular physical activity during pregnancy can improve mood, increase energy levels, reduce stress, and even help prepare the body for labor and delivery. In this blog, we'll provide you with some tips to…

Breathing is essential for any kind of physical activity, and it can make all the difference in how you move and how you feel. Practicing core-focused breathing can help you develop better control over your core muscles and use them more efficiently while exercising. Here are some core-focused breathing exercises that you can add to your routine.   Diaphragmatic Breathing Diaphragmatic breathing is the practice of breathing deeply and consciously,…

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to what workout will be best for you (that’s why we have jobs as Kinesiologists), as the specific movements included in a workout will depend on the goals of the individual and the equipment that is available to you. However, there are certain movement patterns that are important for overall functional fitness, and that can be incorporated into a well-rounded workout. These include: Push -…