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According to Osteoporosis Canada, it is recommended that both strength and balance training are completed a minimum of twice per week, with exercises that challenge the body and progressively increase in difficulty.

In the world of fitness, a common misconception prevails—long, grueling hours of exercise are necessary for visible results. However, it is often the efficiency of workouts rather than their duration that can better impact your fitness goals. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) offers numerous benefits without the need for extended workout sessions. HIIT is a form of cardiorespiratory exercise involving short bursts of intense effort followed by brief periods of lower-int

Anyone else looking forward to hiking season? With the nice weather and summer fast approaching, many of us can't wait to get out of the city and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Sometimes hiking can seem quite daunting, but there are ways that you can prepare your body to ensure that you are able to keep hiking mile after mile and avoid injuries along the way. Injury is one of the common reasons that many adventures stop hiking altogether, and while yes, injuries may occu

It's summer once again, and time to start doing the activities you love! With the mountains in our backyard, and Calgary being the number one sunniest city in Canada; it's time to take advantage of the warm weather while we can. If you're into gardening... Gardening is a wonderfully rewarding hobby that can result in fresh fruits and veggies and enjoying the essence of nature in your backyard, but bending down to get those nuances that we call weeds could result in throwing o

Fall Walks and Injury Prevention While the weather is still nice, and the colours of Fall flourish, many of us want to get out and enjoy the captivating colours around us. Walking is an excellent form of exercise and a great way to see the season. Here are some tips to help prevent injuries, while still being able to take in the beauty that is Fall. Make sure you stretch before hitting the trails. Marching or jogging in placing will help get your muscles warmed up, and that

As we move into Fall, a lot of students and employees will be continuing to work from home. After a long summer of being outdoors, it is more important than ever to safely adjust into spending more time sitting in front of a computer. This blog post will outline easy stretches and adjustments you can make to your work station to ensure you are avoiding developing any pain or injury! Take a look at the infographic below that demonstrate proper posture and workplace ergonomics!

When you see the word exercise, do you imagine exercises like lifting weights, jogging, or calisthenics? Those exercises increase strength and endurance, and you can use the Alexander Technique as you do them, but Alexander Technique exercises have different goals. Alexander Technique exercises require a healthy dose of thinking, as do math exercises, writing exercises, music exercises, painting, pottery, memory, acting, and vocabulary exercises. You can create an exercise in

Stretching is an essential part of running. A good stretching routine can help to minimize muscle imbalances, prevent injury, improve your exercise endurance and your running performance. The following stretching program is designed for runners who do not have any current injuries or individual stretching needs. If you have an injury, or a specific mechanical imbalance that may be holding back your running performance, your Fix Physio physiotherapist can design a stretchin

One positive about the winter snow: it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbours! In Calgary, the task of clearing snow from your driveway and sidewalk has become a daily ritual as regular as brushing your teeth. Unlike brushing your teeth, however, snow shovelling can be a demanding physical activity, and with any demanding physical activity, comes the potential for injury. Allow us to help you choose the best shovelling equipment, assist you in preparing your body fo