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lose strength, aging, exercise, workout, gym

FAQ067: When do we start to lose strength as we age?

By Christina Prevett | May 17, 2017

Unfortunately, as much as we don’t want to admit it, losing strength is a natural part of the aging process. Over time, we slowly lose some of our muscle mass, strength and power. But when does this start? Is there anyway we can stop the process? Stop the Process, No. Improve it? Yes! What we […]

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smoking, quitting smoking, health, physiotherapist, healing

How Smoking Affects Your Body: A Physiotherapist Perspective

By Christina Prevett | May 17, 2017

We all know that smoking is bad for your health. I think we have driven that message home over the last couple of decades with all of the information out there regarding smoking and cancer rates. But smoking is also a risk factor for a whole host of other chronic conditions such as heart disease, […]

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social network, fitness, health, goals, exercise, gym

How Your Social Network Can Make or Break Your Fitness Goals

By Christina Prevett | May 8, 2017

The saying goes that you are the average of the five people you spend the most amount of time with. This famous quote highlights the impact that the people in our closest proximity play a HUGE role in our health and well-being. That social network includes friends, family, significant others and co-workers (think how much […]

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weightlifting, powerlifting, breath

FAQ066: Why do some people hold their breath when they're lifting weights?

By Christina Prevett | May 7, 2017

Proper lifting technique and your Breath: Lifting 101 When we are talking about resistance or strength training, it can be for a variety of goals. At STAVE OFF, some of our members are looking to stay or get stronger after an injury. Others are looking to reach certain numbers in their lifts (one of their […]

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The Rise of a New Profession… the Health Coach?

By Christina Prevett | May 3, 2017

Over the last couple of years, with more emphasis being placed on healthy living and the rise of the internet, I have seen an explosion of a new profession. This has been the rise of the “health coach”. Persons who either virtually or face-to-face provide coaching in small groups or one on one in different […]

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diastasis recti, pregnancy, post-partum, exercise

FAQ065: What is diastasis recti?

By Christina Prevett | April 12, 2017

Diastasis recti is extremely common! Diastasis recti is experienced by almost 2/3 of women after their pregnancies (though it can happen to men as well!). And it tends to linger. 46% of women who are six-months post-partum still have signs of diastasis. The reason why this is so important is because of some of the […]

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