5 Tips for Getting Back to Exercise After a Break
Returning to the gym or getting back to a regular exercise routine can often seem daunting. With gyms and fitness spaces being inaccessible this year, many of us have been less active than usual, and are facing the intimidating reality of getting back into a routine after an especially long and challenging break. Here are 5 tips for getting back to an exercise routine. New to exercise and not sure how to begin? These tips will be helpful for beginners as well!...
Getting Kids Active!
Did you know that the 2020 ParticipACTION report card showed that on average, kids are not meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines? It is recommended that children 5-17 years old get 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity. It is also recommended that kids participate in muscle and bone strengthening activities at least 3 days per week....
Pilates for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is typically described for when pain lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain happens when continuous pain signals are being sent to the brain which results in the brain being overly sensitized to the body’s region of pain. Chronic pain is often non-specific and can be the result of a multitude of factors, including a level of dysfunction in our biomechanics. If there is too much load on one joint system, it can affect the body’s response in how it finds stability elsewhere. For example, instability in the ankle could lead to chronic pain in the hip....
