Finding Strength in Stillness
Being named one of Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors was an honour and privilege I will forever cherish, and it couldn’t have come at a more meaningful time. That call from Elaine Kupser came just...
Healthy Morning Habits
The early morning wake-up movement has been around since the 80s, but more recently the Tik-Tok trend has gone viral, coining the term “five-to-nine before the nine-to-five.” Business leaders, professional athletes, and wellness enthusiasts...
Making Movement Part of the Workday
About a decade ago, experts dubbed sitting too long as the new smoking. And the fact remains, being sedentary isn’t good for your health.Anyone who has had a long day at the desk knows...
Health Risks to Consider Before Your First Marathon
Marathons are an incredible testament to what the human body can endure, not some big scary race we should be afraid of. Sure, you may feel exhausted and sore, but that doesn’t mean you...
Making Meaningful Resolutions
Each new year brings exciting possibilities of what you can achieve. New Year’s resolutions are commonplace, where you might pause and develop one activity you wish to start to improve life. Resolutions are often...
Optimizing Sleep Habits for Winter
With shorter days and longer nights, winter can significantly affect our sleep patterns. Reduced sunlight and changes in daily routines often disrupt our body’s natural rhythms, leading to issues like insomnia, mood changes, and...
Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and, let’s face it, indulgence. Between festive feasts, decadent treats, and packed schedules, it can feel like your health goals get pushed to the back...
Diet and Brain Health
Currently, longevity is a popular buzzword and goal for brain health and overall vitality. Those seeking eternal health sometimes go to extremes to achieve a longer life and even do their best to 'reverse'...
Soft Tissue Injuries in Need of Peace and Love
Rehabilitation of soft-tissue injuries can be complex.Over the years, acronyms guiding their management have evolved from ICE to RICE, then on to PRICE and POLICE. Although widely known, these previous acronyms focus on acute...
Treating ACL Injuries
When we hear of an “ACL injury” we might think of our favourite all-star athlete sidelined for several weeks or months due to some affliction to their knee. The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) plays...