All posts tagged: fitness

Importance of Strength Training as We Age

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Aging is an inevitable part of life, and as the years go by, our bodies undergo various changes. However, the notion that physical decline is an inevitable consequence of aging is being challenged by the growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of strength training. In this blog, we will explore why strength training is not just reserved for the young and athletic but is a crucial component of healthy aging. From preserving muscle mass to enhancing bone density, strength training emerges as a powerful ally in the quest for a vibrant and fulfilling life as we age. Preserving Muscle Mass One of the most noticeable changes that occur as we age is the gradual loss of muscle mass, a phenomenon known as sarcopenia. According to the NIH muscle mass decreases approximately 3–8% per decade after the age of 30 (1). This decline accelerates as we get older. However, engaging in regular strength training exercises can help combat this muscle loss. Strength training involves resistance exercises that target different muscle groups, stimulating muscle growth and preventing atrophy. …

June Walk or Run Challenge

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Welcome back!  In honour of the beautiful weather, I put together a little challenge to get us all moving in the sunshine. The June Challenge is a way for us to motivate one another and keep ourselves accountable. Read on for more details about the challenge and how to join! How it Works Step 1: Set a distance goal in km or miles that you would like to walk or run by the end of June Step 2: Email your goal to movesbymeghan@gmail.com Step 3: An invitation to a shared google doc will be sent, this is where all goals will be shared. Step 4: Get outside and walk or run. Step 5: Update how many km or miles you walk each day in the google doc so we can keep one another accountable! Rules: Although this challenge is meant to be FUN first and foremost, it is also aimed at helping improve our health, get us out in the fresh air, and reduce sedentary activity. Thus, there are some rules for the challenge. Only …

The “Who” and “Why” Behind Moves by Meghan

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Hey it’s Meghan, I have a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, NASM Certified Personal trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach. To start, I wanted to give you a look into my life leading up to this point and the reasons why health and wellness have become such an important part of it. I don’t want to bore you with the ramblings of what my childhood was like, so i will sum it up as… very active! I played every sport you could imagine (soccer, hockey, baseball, badminton, volleyball, etc etc) and lived a relatively normal life. Fast forward to Brock University, where I was a student pursuing a Bachelors of Kinesiology. As a 17-year-old off at university and out of my familial home for the first time I felt overwhelmed (as many university students do). Although I still joined soccer teams and hit the gym every so often, my diet and sleep schedule became absolute GARBAGE. I found myself slipping deeper into anxiety and depression. Instead of looking at my behaviours and making lifestyle changes, I was …