How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor to Boost Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of mortality in both males and females, Learn new ways to calculate the proper training zones and reduce your risk.
A Powerful Stretching Ratio to Boost Energy
Our bodies become unbalanced and stuck due to chronic work habits, repetitive movements, single directional sports and/or injuries. This myofascial tension drains our energy and creates pain. We end up tighter on one side or in one direction. Try this powerful ratio to stop feeling cramped.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Painful Osteoporosis Fractures
According to Osteoporosis Canada, fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. Popular belief is that women are primary sufferers of osteoporosis, however both men and women, of all ages, are susceptible. Over a period of time bone becomes thin and porous, which exponentially increases the risk of fracture.
How to Hike Your Way to Better Brain Health
Take a hike in nature enables you to reconnect with nature while escaping the hustle and bustle of work and the city. Likewise, it’s no secret that there are several health benefits of being outside, for both your mind and body.
How to Walk Safely on Snow to Avoid Serious Injuries
Slips and falls on the ice are a serious concern for the elderly as well as people with chronic medical conditions. Their fear is that falling while walking on the snow could make their condition worse or result in a debilitating injury like a hip fracture.
How to Stay Strong to Prevent Fractures from Osteoporosis
Do you have osteoporosis? Learn five home osteoporosis exercises to keep strong and prevent fractures. Strength training is now recommended by Osteoporosis Canada to help people to stay active and independent.
Why Change the Conversation on Disabilities to Abilities?
The topic of disabilities and inclusiveness has been important to me since I worked at a home for adults with cognitive disabilities after graduating from university. This passion grew further in 2000 when I participated in an “Adapted Physical Activities” course at the University of British Columbia that was part of non-degree work post graduating […]
Learning to Set Running Goals with an Olympic Marathoner
Setting running goals as we age can be a tricky business no matter what the distance. A step in this direction is being able to set reasonable training and racing goals. Alfred discussed this with Olympian Dylan Wykes.
9 Steps to Help You Overcome a Shoulder Injury
Approximately 80% of the world’s population will have a shoulder injury at some time in their lives; in some sports that number is a staggering 100%! Those who’ve had shoulder pain in the past will most likely have it reoccur. Proper shoulder injury rehab is part of preventing a recurrence.
Walk with Your Doctor and Move for Your Health
Walk with your Doctor to celebrate the World Health Organization’s Move for Health Day. Find a walk in your BC community.
Prevent Age Related Muscle Loss and Joint Disease
There over 200 diseases of the bones, joints and muscles. An encouraging recent review of several studies continues to support exercise therapy for the treatment of many of these conditions and diseases.
Honour Yourself: Get Moving for Life™
I recently began to read Live a Life You Love by Vancouver wellness expert, life coach, author, media presenter, flamenco dancer and medical doctor, Dr. Susan Biali. One thing that really struck me was that we need to learn to honour ourselves more. We both agree that our lifestyles greatly impact our health and well […]
How to Make Snowshoeing Fun for Beginners
There are few tips and tricks to make your first snowshoe adventure fun and safe. Yearning to try snowshoeing again, I finally did. Cross country skiing has been my winter sport of choice since I first put on the bear binding skis in the snow covered front yard when I was three. Though, I do remember […]
Why Our Balance Changes with Age
Like it or not, as we age our balance decreases. It is a natural result of many other changes that are occurring within the body. Keeping our balance is an essential component of our lives; whether it is being able to recover after slipping, or having to stand on our tippy-toes and reach for an item on that top shelf.
