Kin-Excel
9961 Grenville St B0E 3B0 St Peters, NS, Canada

ATTENTION: We are so excited to inform you all that our gym will be opening effective tomorrow, June 15, 2020. We are looking forward to all of you returning and getting back to your workouts. Our new hours are as follows:... Monday-Friday 6am-7pm Saturday 8am-1pm Sunday-Closed Please review the below guidelines before coming in for your first session. Members Guidelines 1. Outdoor footwear must be removed and left in the entrance. Put on indoor footwear to enter the fitness area. 2. Please Hand Sanitize before entering the fitness area (hand Sanitizing table at entrance). 3. Fill in Pre-Screening Questionnaire (one time for each member), sign and date. 4. Sign in at front desk. If another Patron is there, please practice Social-Distancing 6ft (2m). 5. Please practice Social-Distancing 6ft (2m), always when using the facility. 6. Please use every second cardio machine (this will allow a 6ft (2m) distance between Patrons), unless the individual is a family member or your bubble family member. 7. Please follow directions for cleaning the equipment. Clean the equipment before and after use. Spray the towel with the disinfectant and wipe the machine (follow guidelines on dispensers). 8. Maximum 10 Patrons in the Fitness Area at one time. If you are the 11th please wait outside until one person leaves. 9. Shower services and Towel service are not available currently (take your own towel to workout with). 10. Try to refrain from using the Locker Rooms if possible (Wear your workout clothes to the Fitness center if possible). 11. Hours of Operation (Monday-Friday 6am-7pm) (Saturday 8am-1pm) (Sunday-Closed). 12. Mask use at discretion of patient. We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions or concerns during this time, please feel free to ask us. This is all new for everyone and we ask for your patience as we all navigate through these unprecedented times.

GYM UPDATE: We have received a lot of calls and messages with regards to the gym opening. We realize the government indicated that gyms could open effective June 5 based on guidelines but unfortunately those guidelines have not been provided yet. Our gym association has sent in a proposal and we are awaiting to hear back.... Due to lack of information, we are unable to open on June 5 and will remain closed until we have further information. We apologize and thank you for your continued patience at this time. We hope that the plan is reviewed quickly so that we can open as soon as possible. Stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Dear Valued Members, Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have been carefully monitoring the progression of the virus and closely following the advice of Canada's public health authorities. As the virus continues to spread throughout Canada and we now have 3 confirmed cases in NS, we have made the difficult but important decision to close effective 9pm tonight until March 31 and will reassess at that time.... What happens now... *All memberships will be paused *Trial memberships and our March special will be paused and will resume when we re-open We will continue to provide updates via our Facebook and website. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us on either site. Stay safe everyone and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon. In good health, Marvin MacLean Owner, Kin-Excel Fitness Centre

Check out our upcoming March special

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK! If you haven't tired these already, you have to! These crunchy broad beans are to die for!! They are #glutenfree #nosoy #nongmo and #vegan. With18g of protein they are a great afternoon snack and very handy to have in your car for those long trips home or when you are stuck in traffic. They have tons of flavors but this zesty ranch is super yummy!... We have different flavors in stock. Drop in to give them a try.

Bunions We have all heard of them and some of us may have them, but what are they really? And, what causes them? A bunion is a bony prominence at the base of the big toe or clinically, the first metatarsal head. This is a common condition we see in clinic and originally it was thought that bunions were caused by high heeled shoes or narrow shoes as it was mainly women who suffer with bunions. This was not exactly the case though. Family history of the condition is actuall...y more of a predeterminant than footwear although poorly fitting footwear can exacerbate the issue. Sometimes these bunions can be painful and sometimes not. So, what can we do about them? First off, custom orthotics can help to correct the underlying foot biomechanics. Properly fitting footwear can also help tremendously and some modifications to the shoe can be done to help accommodate the bunion so that there is no pressure in this area. Bunion splints can also help to reduce pain and can be worn day and night depending on the severity of the condition. And finally, surgery may also be an option if pain becomes intolerable. If you are having pain associated with the bunion, make an appointment with your pedorthist and they can help determine what would be most appropriate base on the severity of the condition.

How is your New Year's resolution going? If you are like the majority of people, you have resolved to be more active this year! With this new increase in activity can come some complications though. One of the most common complaints I see this time of year is plantar fasciitis. Many times people have started their new routines but may not have purchased new shoes or maybe the incorrect shoes for their foot type. As a result, they may get a flare up of plantar fasciitis.... So, what exactly is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is typically inflammation of the connective tissue that connects the calcaneus (heel) to the metatarsphalangeal joints (toes). It usually manifests as heel pain which may be worse in the morning and may also be aggravated with increased standing. The good news is thought is that orthotics can help with they syndrome as they will help reduce the amount of pronation the individual is experiencing. Other aids, pictured below, may also be beneficial in helping with the acute symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis. Exercises, specifically stretching, are extremely beneficial when dealing with the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. If you are thinking you may have some of these symptoms, give our office a call and we can help determine if orthotics may be appropriate.

Let's talk PATELLAFEMORAL SYNDROME! Yes, this is a very common diagnosis people may get when their knee hurts. Usually activities such as running, squatting and ascending stairs may aggravate the condition. What exactly is it though? Patellafemoral syndrome is when the nerves around the kneecap sense pain. Typical pain felt is a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. Many times the patella or knee cap is malaligned and this may be due to weak medial quadriceps or weak l...ateral hip muscles and possibly lack of flexibility in the hips. A knee brace can help with this, in conjunction with treatment, as they have a patella stabilizer which can help the patella track properly. Orthotics may also be of benefit as they control the amount of pronation the patient may be experiencing. At Kin-Excel Fitness Center we carry a wide range of knee braces to help with this condition. Please contact our office to determine what would be most appropriate.

Great news - we are re-opening! Effective June 8, 2020 we will begin to see patients again in our Pedorthic Clinic. A big thank you to our Pedorthic Association for working so hard over the past few months to help us make this transition as seamless and safe for all. A few things:... Appointments will be staggered to allow for proper cleaning to take place between patients Please arrive on time for your appointment and not early as we still would like to minimize the amount of people in the office. There is a hand sanitizing station as you come in and we ask that you use that upon entering. If you would like to use a mask, please bring your own as there is a shortage and we are unable to supply masks for everyone. We will continue screening for any symptoms of COVID and ask that you refrain from visiting us if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose or congestion. We are excited to see all of you again and if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment time, please call.

First off, we would like to thank you all for your patience and continued support through this trying time. We are working very hard with our association on weekly webinars and updates to ensure that we are all safe upon re-opening. We are currently installing some protective measures to keep staff and patients safe when in the facility. Beginning next week, we will start to see emergency patients only on Tuesday and Thursday. Please call our staff at 902-535-2488 to discus...s and we will try to accommodate you as soon as possible. Phones will be answered on Tuesday and Thursday but all messages are checked daily. In regards to orders that you have placed prior to Covid 19 and current orders, we will have curbside pick up available Tuesday and Thursday as well. Please call our staff to arrange for payment and pick up. In regards to the gym, we are still unable to open at this time and we are awaiting more direction from our government with regards to a plan. Again, we thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you all again very soon.

For all of you who want a great home workout, spell out your favorite gym, Kin-Excel Finess Centre, and do the exercise that corresponds with each letter!!

First off, we want to thank you all for your patience and working with us through this challenging time. We truly miss all our members and we can't wait to see you again, hopefully very soon. In regards to the gym, unfortunately, we must remain closed at this time. We will be closed until April 30, 2020 and will reassess at that time. Again, all memberships will be put on hold until you return. We want you to stay fit and keep up with your activity so, we will be posting ...some workouts that you can do at home while we are closed. Please watch for our upcoming challenges! In regards to our pedorthic clinic, if you require your orthotics urgently, please reach out to us as we are checking messages daily. We will arrange how to get the orthotics to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call, email or send a message through FB messenger and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We thank you again for your support during this time and please stay safe and healthy.

A little foot humor #covid19 #socialdistancing #stayathome #stayhealthy