Kinesiologist

Have you ever made goals at the beginning of the year to start exercising and then find yourself at the end of the year frustrated or discouraged because you didn’t stick with it? You put in the hard work and you were feeling better for the first few months, and then life happened. Sound familiar? No one said starting an exercise program or holding yourself accountable would be easy. Especially…

It’s truly incredible what the female body experiences during child birth! With that said, be kind to your body, and all that it has gone through. Your figure may have changed, you may not feel yourself, and some days you may be too tired to do much … but just know you’re not alone! Adjusting to life after having a baby is a big transition, and finding time for yourself…

With Thanksgiving around the corner our team at Longevity Nexum wanted to highlight a few things that we are thankful for, as well as some of our Thanksgiving traditions! Kelly & Chelsey's Thanksgiving Traditions This Thanksgiving our Kinesiologist Kelly will be spending some quality time with both her side of the family and her Fiancé’s. Thanksgiving traditions for Kelly growing up consisted of going to Howell’s Pumpkin Patch in Niagara…

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…

Have you’ve ever had a family event or vacation get cut short due to a health scare? We want to help you be proactive about your health moving forward and decrease the likelihood of that happening again in the future! That experience, while frightening, should now be used as a powerful turning point for you. If you are one of the countless mothers that have spent years prioritizing your family’s…

Today is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day! A time that highlights the presence and benefits of cancer wellness centres. That aim to educate and encourage people to utilize such valuable resources for improved well-being! Navigating through cancer treatment is undoubtedly one of life's toughest challenges. It's a time that tests not only your physical strength but your emotional resilience as well. Working with a Kinesiologist can be a valuable ally…

Happy National Kinesiology Week! This week is dedicated to celebrating the work of Kinesiologists across the country!  So who are we and what do we do? Kinesiologists are healthcare professionals that use evidence-based research to treat and prevent injury and disease, as well as improve movement and performance. We prescribe exercise as medicine to help our clients improve their health span, so they can continue to do the things they…

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…

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…