Active Kinetix health tips, recipes and motivational posts!
The greatest privilege and by far the most fulfilling aspect of my life has been my Kinesiologist/Personal Training career. Helping people with their health and fitness has been my sole purpose. As I continue to grow personally and professionally I have found in efforts to continue to be aligned with my values and beliefs of TRULY helping people, I have to expand my coaching to transition away from only Personal Training As much …
It’s surprising (and amazing) how many people have a foam roller these days. Foam rolling is a great way to massage the tight, tender, and overactive muscles. If you do have a roller, here are some strengthening exercises you can do with it as well! With the foam roller you can do core exercises, glute exercises (which are extremely important, and everyone of all ages should have glute training in their workouts), shoulder and upper-body …
Hip flexor stretches have been prescribed to all kinds of people, from desk workers to athletes. In fact, in many cases hip flexor stretching is actually over-prescribed and wrongfully prescribed Since the body is all connected via myofascial chains (or Anatomy Trains) rather than just focusing on a static “hip flexor stretch,” Fascial Stretching allows a large portion of the chain to be stretched which promotes the end goal or freeing up mobility …
How much water should I drink is not a question we get asked all the time, but it should be because there are many people walking around dehydrated and has sometimes visible dehydration symptoms. Water, makes up most of our body. It is necessary for our body to carry out vital functions such as hormone production, cell regeneration, skin health, energy formation, digestion, circulation, respiration, and so much more… Despite the importance that has …
Dear Clients & lawyers, Effective March 1 2019, our ICBC Active Rehab rates will be increasing to $85/hour. If the client is paying independently they will be responsible for the full $85/hour. If they have ICBC Part 7 coverage, they will be responsible for the remaining amount of $35. For questions regarding rate increase, please see our FAQ’s or feel free to contact us. Thank you Asma @ Active Kinetix
Good for you if you are drinking enough water.You’ll feel vibrant and full like this fun cactus. If not, here are some things to consider. If you are not drinking enough water and are wondering about dehydration symptoms – click one post back. 1) Water vs. Electrolytes? There is a process called osmosis which allows water to enter the cells. This is an essential piece to ‘hydration.’ As I said on my previous dehydration post – …
Likely if you don’t drink enough water and are dehydrated, you’ll look & feel like the cactus in this picture The list of dehydration symptoms I’ve compiled in my head over the years is never ending. (the latest and most interesting one for me at the moment is the last one ) Here is how your body may respond to Dehydration: 1) One that impacts daily life, AND often goes under the radar is feeling …
There are several factors to consider, so let’s get into it! 1. What type of foods are you eating. Meats require a lot of breakdown (chemical breakdown requires water) , high fiber foods require water to allow the fiber to move through your intestine. If you have specific questions comment below and if I can’t answer I’ll be tagging a fabulous friend who can answer. 2. About 30ml of water per kg of lean body …
