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Stephanie, a kinesiologist for Olympe was a teacher for an average of 15 group classes each week. She moved between locations on her bicycle even during winter. When she got a promotion to coordinator of a physical activity center, she had to let go of most of her group class. At that point she did not realize that it would have a negative impact on her physical condition.
It is a good idea for people of every age groups to adopt a lifestyle that encourages moving daily and plan periods of time where we step out of our comfort zone with a more intense and supported effort. In this article we will present you with different ways to add some movements to your activities, so your day looks more like Joe’s and less like Ann’s (see image below) and doing so, decrease your sedentary levels to less than ¼ of your day.
Even if they are not ill, individuals who are in poor physical condition ,overweight, dissatisfied with their body imageor who have a large proportion of visceral fat, that is, fat that is not very visible but is lodged between the organs of the abdomen, are in poor health. These people are at greater risk of developing several health problems sooner or later.
I have been part of the Olympe family as a kinesiologist for the better part of the last 14 years. What I like the most about the health and well-being in the workplace is that it is where I can reach a maximum of peoples at the same time.
Be it to go for a walk during winter, playing outside with the kids, playing on the living room carpet with the kids or for a serious training, all activities can justify an appropriate attire. Considering the multiple options available and the different qualities let’s review together the five most common mistakes about sports clothing.
As paradoxical as it may seem, a person can define themselves as both active and inactive. There’s nothing strange about it, quite to the contrary. Practicing your favorite sports and exercising regularly does not exclude moments of sitting at your desk for a few hours, or even in comfy mode in front of the TV…
Problems related to lack of sleep, such as insomnia, are well known. However, less commonly mentioned are the disorders caused by too much sleep, called hypersomnia. Sleep considered to be normal generally lasts between 7 and 9 hours per night.
As the population ages, the diagnoses related to Alzheimer’s are on the rise. According to Alzheimer.ca, this disease has become the most common neurocognitive disorder among seniors, by far, amounting to between 60 and 80% of all diagnoses. It evolves differently depending on the patients, but remains incurable and is thus regarded as a fatal disease.
March 4th was World Obesity Day, we think it’s important to touch base on the current situation. What’s the situation worldwide and across the country? Unfortunately, the disease is still prevalent in spite of the advances in terms of health and prevention. Here are the facts:
Summer is finally here! Time for patios, outdoors, BBQ’d delights and afternoons at the beach! Even though sunny days and warm weather have a positive effect on morale, it’s important to remember that heat and physical activities accelerate dehydration, mainly through perspiration and where in lies the importance of staying hydrated!