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Today we celebrate World Hypertension Day, to highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure and bring global awareness to the 1 billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide! Living with high blood pressure can feel like navigating a silent storm within your body. It's a condition that often lurks without any overt symptoms, yet its consequences can be severe if not managed and treated. But amidst this challenge lies…

To all moms… You do so much for your children, and maybe you don’t hear it enough from them but … they appreciate it! Whether your working extra hours to put them through university, skipping your spa appointment to buy them new clothes instead, or having less to eat at dinner so they can have more- you’re an amazing mom! If you aren’t currently taking time throughout the week to…

In a world where stress seems to lurk around every corner and anxiety can feel like an unwelcome companion, taking care of our mental health has never been more crucial. As Mental Health Week is upon us, it's a poignant reminder to prioritize the well-being of our minds and bodies. In this blog we are going to dive into the vital link between exercise and mental health.  For many, the…

As we age our risk of falling increases, and so does our fear of falling again… In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with 20-30% of seniors experiencing one or more falls each year. Falls also cause 85% of seniors' injury-related hospitalizations, 95% of all hip fractures, and over one third of seniors are admitted to long-term care following hospitalization for a fall. The first…

Exercise can benefit the most searched health conditions, and today we are covering a 10,000 foot overview of the direct impact exercise can have in the treatment and prevention of common diseases. If you or someone you know has one of these conditions, or you want to reduce your risk factor of developing one of these conditions you’ve come to the right place! Diabetes Diabetes is a condition where the…

Many women are intimated to step foot into a gym with the fear of people judging them, getting injured, or simply not knowing where to start. As Kinesiologists we want to empower women to lift weights and feel their best! Very often women will gravitate towards yoga or pilates and we want to encourage everyone to incorporate weights into their routine. An effective training program is one that incorporates weights,…

A few months ago I went on indeed searching for a Kinesiology role in Barrie. At the time, I was working as a Fitness Manager for a commercial gym in Vaughan and wanting a career change. I came across the posting for Longevity Nexum and did my research. I checked out their instagram page, website, and google reviews to find out more about them. Their clients had nothing but good…

“Providing a New Meaning of Movement for Life” Our team at Longevity Nexum, downtown Barrie, has created a new vision statement. We wanted something that would embody our morals, beliefs, and attitude. We needed something to encompass our outstanding "WHY" we do what we do. Our team of Registered Kinesiologists and Exercise Physiologists want to provide Canadians with a new meaning of movement that takes their whole health into consideration.…

Spend Time With Your Family While Exercising! Exercise with your family is one of the best ways to ensure you retain your health in the long run. In Ontario, the third Monday of February is a provincial holiday known as Family Day. This is a day that is set aside to reflect on the importance of families and to celebrate with loved ones. Every family has different traditions that incorporate…

Change your habits: Do you have trouble sticking with healthy habits? The most effective way to change your habits is to focus on who you want to become, and not on the outcome that will result from implementing the change. "When a habit becomes part of your identity it will enhance that intrinsic motivation"- James Clear. For example, instead of telling yourself "I want to be healthy and fit, say…