exercise for health

Why Muscle Mass Matters for Long-Term Health When most people think about health, they often focus on body weight or cardiovascular fitness. While both are important, one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging is something many people overlook: muscle mass. As a kinesiologist at Longevity Nexum, I often remind clients that building and maintaining muscle isn't just about looking stronger—it's about living better for longer. Whether you're in your…

Let’s be honest, you know that physical activity is important. We all have been around long enough to hear the numerous beneficial effects that regular exercise has on each person. And yet, most people in Canada are still not exercising. I have become more aware of the joking conversations that exercise is surrounded with. It is as if everyone knows they should be exercising regularly and will make jokes about…