The Body & Movement
Plank Form
I always tell people to KEEP MOVING but one of the best exercises you can do involves no movement at all. I’m talking about planking. Planking may seem like a fad when world leaders are doing it (remember Canada’s Prime Minster Trudeau planking on a desk?) and the world record for longest plank is over 9.5 hours. But the research [...]
Do You Really Need to Exercise?
Please don’t get me wrong. This is not an article about how you shouldn’t exercise. It has an important role in our health and wellness, but exercise is not the only way to move and stay healthy. What’s really key is physical activity. All exercise is physical activity but not all physical activity is exercise. Exercise is the traditional, scheduled, [...]
Exercise After COVID
Note: this post was written April 2022 (info is changing quickly in COVID). According to a health data scientist at the Indiana University School of Medicine, struggling to return to exercise is one of the biggest complaints of individuals with long covid along with brain fog and fatigue. Exercising When Sick As a general rule any time we exercise we [...]
Mindful Eating Tips
Every February (the shortest month of the year) we run a Mindful Eating Challenge. We already made it through this year (phew)! The purpose is to pick any food related goal/challenge that you feel would benefit you. I always try to give up processed sugar. Others try to incorporate more vegetables or reduce alcohol. Some people try to reduce snacking [...]
Spring Movement
Habits can be hard to form. Falling out of habits can be pretty easy. The many changes from COVID may have pulled you out of your normal routine two years ago and perhaps you haven’t figured out a new schedule or format you enjoy. The seasons can also unravel the best laid plans. A cold and icy winter might keep [...]
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