Dr. Michael Gibson, Author at Kanata Chiropractor - Page 5 of 33

The 6 Best Exercises Everyone Can Do

Move By Design
With gyms, yoga studios and community centers remaining closed across the province, it’s harder than ever to fit exercise into your day.
It’s frustrating without your typical equipment, not to mention having the mental space to just focus on your workout and not be distracted by the kids tearing up the living room, the lunch dishes that need to be done, or the growing pile of work on your makeshift desk…
The good thing is, there’s some simple body-weight exercises that you can do while house-bound.
Here’s the top 6 exercises that virtually anyone can do with no special equipment!
These exercises can be scaled to fit your current level of fitness.  If you’re unsure, send us an email and we’ll help you adapt the movements just for you!

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Stuck At Home Project List

Life By Design

Do you have a lot of free time and not quite sure what to fill it with?

There’s only so much binge watching you can do…

Here are some ideas to create your own stuck at home project list.

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Kids Need Protein To Thrive

Eat By Design

Protein is a macronutrient that plays an essential role in thousands of functions within the human body. The building blocks that protein delivers, known as amino acids, are a requirement for normal and healthy development.

This means because amino acids are located in muscle, bone, ligaments, skin, hair, blood…effectively every tissue, kids need protein to thrive.

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How Should I Exercise While Pregnant?

Move By Design

Not so long ago, the recommendations for activity during pregnancy were basically non-existent. The standard advice was to rest as much as possible and for some pregnant women, extended bed rest was recommended if minor complications arose.

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology released the physical activity guidelines for pregnancy in 2019 both encouraging woman to exercise and, answering the question… how should I exercise while pregnant?

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