Movement
Movement of the Month: Core 4 Lower Body Matrix with DTS
The Stretch to Win Institute ‘Core 4 Lower Body Matrix’ has been designed to improve flexibility in the hip region. It specifically targets the hip flexor complex, gluteals, quadratus lumborum, and the latissimus dorsi. It is important to perform this sequence in a flowing manner (very slow tempo, medium or very fast tempo) to target the…
Read MoreRun Your Way to Wellness
Imagine your heart pounding, feet treading against the pavement, wind blowing through your hair, the feeling of accomplishment as you cross the finish line! Running is an exhilarating way to exercise! Along with improving your heart health and managing your weight, running connects us with nature, calming the nervous system. Release stress, clear your head,…
Read MoreTaking Care of our Shoulders in Chaturanga
If you’ve been to a Vinyasa (flowing) style Yoga class, then chances are you’ve been put through the ringer on countless chaturanga flows between postures and really throughout the majority of the class. Chaturanga or Crocodile Pose is essentially a flow through a tricep push-up. With that in mind, alignment of the shoulder joint must…
Read MoreStress Busting Workouts
Exercise is the perfect remedy to alleviate stress. It can release built-up tension and any frustrations in your day. Exercise also provides you with endorphins, which can boost your mood. Plus, the social aspects of exercise, interacting with friends at the gym and building camaraderie through small group workouts, can promote your overall sense of…
Read MoreMovement of the Month: The SIDEKICK- Through
With Coach Kennedy It’s here, official or not, once June rolls around we call it SUMMER in Canada! And with summer comes outdoor activities (as mentioned in our last Movement of the Month) like walking, jogging, hiking, swimming, tennis, golf, baseball, football and the list goes on. One KEY factor in enjoying the summer is…
Read MoreMovement of the Month: The Open Step Lunge with Olympic Plate Front Raise
With Coach Kennedy Summer is in glorious full swing here in South Central Ontario and across the land. Our local markets veritably burst with healthy local fare, and friend and family activities abound! Soccer fever soars like the mercury and it’s a great time to get out and get active. With that said, nothing helps…
Read MoreMovement of the Month: Rotational Decelerations with Wallball
With Coach Kennedy The other day I got the chance to do something I rarely do — with rainhat donned and squishy wet sneakers, I convened in open-air Ontario tradition, with the other fans, to get a mouthwatering rack of RIBS and side of CHICKEN.It was… “RIBFEST, BABY!” All lubricated down on a sweet river…
Read MoreMovement of the Month: Advanced Toner Shuffle with 180-degree Rotary Switch
With Coach Kennedy Warmer weather is around the corner and so are all the outdoor summer activities like golf, tennis, jogging (not that the weather has ever stopped a die-hard runner!)l, soccer, and the list goes on. These activities offer countless health benefits: lowered heart rate; lowered blood pressure; reduced stress; improved muscle function; improved…
Read MoreMore Sweat Equals More Happiness – physiological, aesthetic and emotional benefits of sweat
Did you know that humans, mammals and even plants sweat? While our typical thoughts and analogies regarding sweat can be fairly negative sweat is actually good for us. In fact, if we change our beliefs about sweat we can make our clients and our members happier. Instead of seeing sweat as a gross looking annoyance…
Read MoreLooking To Go Sleeveless – Grab A Kettlebell!
By Jodi Barrett, CEO, Kettlebell Kickboxing Canada Looking for effective and fun ways to sculpt your summer shoulders? Look no further! I am going to introduce you to a workout that will get your heart pumping and your muscles engaged! Due to the Russian Kettlebells unique shape it is the ultimate training tool to help…
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