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Stress on Your Joints is Good
Learn about how stress affects your muscles and joints and how it can positively impact your functinal capability and your pain levels.
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Don't Ignore the Signs - Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?
Our body is intelligent enough to send all the signs necessary to stop something, or at least slow down. But whether we listen is another story.
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It's not too late. What every client in their 80s tells me
I work with many clients in their 70s and 80s, and you know what the most common thing I hear is? It's something I think we all know deep down, but don't fully understand until we see the benefits for ourselves.
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The Dark Side of Training: Mental Health and Exercise
Exercise is fantastic for mental health. But what happens when a dependence on exercise causes burnout, pain, and injury?
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10 Things I Wish I Knew About Pain When I Was Injured
I've been coaching people through pain and helping them get stronger for almost 10 years now. The reason I got into the field is that I had a terrible back injury that dogged me for years without proper relief.
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Understanding Why You Keep Getting Injured and How to Prevent It
Learn simple injury prevention strategies to stay healthy and keep enjoying your favourite activities pain-free
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Changing the Narrative on Heavy Lifting and Long-Term Health
Will all those heavy lifts catch up with me? The data doesn't say so.
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Understanding Pain - Common Myths Debunked
Unfortunately, pain is commonly misunderstood. So, let's clear up the most common myths and misconceptions I hear about treating people's pain.
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Does movement technique actually matter?
We often cite wanting to ensure we “do things right” or risk hurting ourselves with exercise. Technique is important, but not in the ways you think.
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Does Stretching Really Alleviate Muscle Tightness and Improve Flexibility?
Feelings of stiffness and tightness are poorly understood. What we think it is and what's actually going on behind the scenes are two...
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The Ultimate Guide to Kickstart Your Running Journey
*A client of mine and I at the finish line of the Toronto Half-Marathon in 2024 As much as I like lifting heavy things, running (or some...
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