exercise

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…

When was the last time you did something for yourself? Nowadays, the idea of self-care and taking the time for yourself is more popular, but how often do you actually do it? We all live in a hustle mentality where we go to work to make money in order to support our families and pay for our expenses. But, if we zoom out and take a look at ourselves, how…

As we head into our last weekend of the summer, I like to think about what this time of year used to mean to me. When I was in school – elementary school through to university - around this time of year I would actually be excited for school to start back up again. Not necessarily excited for the long study nights ahead, but to put myself back in that…

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…

At Longevity Nexum Kinesiology in Barrie, our goal is to improve health and fitness, leading to longer, happier lives. Exercising is an important part of staying independent as we age. It helps preserve strength, balance, and flexibility, all of which are essential for daily activities and mobility. Studies have shown that there are multiple ways to incorporate physical activity into our lives, regardless of age or current level of fitness. …

Exercise is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and it can be helpful to have an idea of whether or not your exercise routine is working. Here are a few things you can consider when trying to determine if your exercise routine is working: Are you seeing improvements in your physical fitness? One way to know if your exercise routine is working is by assessing your physical fitness.…