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, […]
Read MoreProper 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 […]
Read MoreOver 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 […]
Read MoreDiastasis 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 […]
Read MoreIs it muscle pain or injury pain? That is a question that I frequently hear in my physiotherapy clinic (well the gym side too), and it’s a good one! It can be hard to differentiate between “good” pain and “bad” pain. Especially if this is your first time exercising in awhile. The good pain is […]
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