Association of Registered Kinesiologists of Ontario

"Not only will this bring with it a possible upset in the continuation of the current fitness related small business loss and disruption, it will also bring with it what has already began to rise virtual exercise related injury."

#breathingexercises whether using your doctor recommended tool eg the #voldyne5000 playing a #windinstrument singing your favourite #acapella practicing specific #yogabreathing or #pilatesbreathing techniques you will always be ahead of the game called life. The practice of strengthening one’s vital capacity or breathing in yoga is called prana. This vital force is in the entire body not just in the lungs as modern day respiratory science may suggest. Furthe...r, each individual’s vital energy surrounds and interpenetrates every living being on earth. The breath is also intricately connected to the mind. Therefore, if the breath is agitated so is the mind. In order to quiet and calm the mind we must first learn to regulate the breath. The #incentivespirometer I am using in the video measures my IRV or Inspiratory Reserve Volume. IRV is the maximal volume that can be inhaled from the end-inspiratory level. Having had #chronicbronchitis and #asthma since I was a child, I find a tool like this a useful to show me whether I’m breathing well and filling my lungs properly. The reason for this is the little ball to the right it has to stay within its marked limits while I take each breath and this will only happen if I breathe slowly and calmly. Most breaths I am within my calculated average range, but sometimes I am not. Being an athlete helps with this for sure, but notice my sitting position. I learned when I recently pulled out my old #saxophone in order to effectively nail the lower notes, I needed to adjust my posture to completely relax the #psoasmuscle that runs from around where the #diaphragm sits down into the groin area. Many of the yoga breathing techniques I practice work on opening up the Psoas area as well. So, what are you going to do today? Practice your breathing! Not only will it ensure you to survive #COVID better than you would otherwise, but it will calm your mind and nurture your soul & as a result it will encourage calmness and reassurance in others #kinesiologist #healthnavigator #patientempowerment #mentalwellness #exerciseismedicine #musicislife See more

Finding optimal health is not easy. Seek the advice of a health professional who knows. Registered Kinesiologists have university level knowledge of nutrition and it’s relevance to human movement and health science. Not only can we help you with your direct exercise and movement based needs, we can help you navigate your #newyearsresolution #diet and #lifestylechange journey too!

#lifestyle #diet #exercise What science tells us about preventing #dementia - The Wall Street Journal Take the bull by the horns and start making healthier ...choices today. Like creating a personalized exercise program with help from a #Kinesiologist