Exercise During Pregnancy Part 2: What about avid exercisers and elite athletes? In the middle of October the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) released new exercise guidelines for pregnant women. The document demonstrates a significant change in how the experts in pre-natal health view…
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There are so many changes that occur during pregnancy to a woman’s body that are physiological, and emotional. Basically, every system in the body changes. If you have been following a regular exercise program prior to your pregnancy, you should be able to maintain that program to some degree throughout your pregnancy. The most important…
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In this DNS inspired core workout, Athletic Therapist Michelle guides you through a core challenge that incorporates the Czech Get-Up. Optional Equipment: light load you can hold in one hand (weight, water bottle) Remember to enter your activity on the daily tracker and tag @move430challenge #MOVE430 and @athletecentre on Instagram! Disclaimer: Consult with your physician…
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Athletic Therapist and Yoga Instructor Julia, focuses on side body strength and length in this practice. Equipment Needed: Yoga block or chair/wall for support. Remember to enter your activity on the daily tracker and tag @move430challenge #MOVE430 and @athletecentre on Instagram! Disclaimer: Consult with your physician or qualified health professional before starting any exercise program.…
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In this Movement Mastery class, Athletic Therapist Michelle, will carefully guide you through a few complex movements including the: single arm clean, single arm press and push-press and single arm snatch. Equipment Needed: a dowel or broomstick and a load you can hold in one hand (weight, water bottle, jug). Remember to enter your activity…
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Can you touch your toes? In this Functional Mobility Class, Athletic Therapist Sarah will take you through a series of mobility exercises focused on helping you achieve a toe touch as well as explaining why for many of you, stretching those hamstrings day after day doesn’t work! Equipment Needed: an elevated surface such as a…
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Athletic Therapist Michelle guides you through an every 30 second workout: 4 sets of exercise pairs, 30 seconds of each exercise, alternated between the two 5 times. Rest between the sets for 2 Equipment Needed: load you can hold in each hand (weights, water bottles, jugs, small bags), a line on the floor, a step…
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