Monvida
344 Westmoreland Avenue Toronto, ON, Canada

The American government wasn’t the only government who didn’t promote exercise and activity to radically decrease the severity of the symptoms of Covid 19. Quoted: It is notable that being consistently inactive was a stronger risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes than any of the underlying medical conditions and risk factors identified by CDC except for age and a history of organ transplant.1 In fact, physical inactivity was the strongest risk factor across all outcomes, compared with the commonly cited modifiable risk factors, including smoking, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and cancer. #covid_19 #gymsclosed #health #inactivity @ Ontario, Canada

Activity, one of the keys to long term health. No fancy equipment required and you don’t even need a gym membership. What you do need is figuring out creative ways to fit it into the day, and one of the ways me and Stephanie have been doing it is walking to buy our groceries on the weekend. And there are a few benefits to this: 1. The activity you get walking to and from your neighborhood shops, and carrying something back. Our ancestors have been carrying things since we’ve ...been walking. It’s one of the best ways to improve our core and grip strength. Recently we’ve stopped doing this, cars make things easier, but not healthier. Carry more. 2. You’re forced to buy local, which is good not only for the local economy and your neighborhood, but you’re most likely buying seasonal. More nutrients in the food you eat, because there is less distance the food has to travel. Eat mostly things grown near you. 3. You’re forced to keep your groceries to a minimum, you don’t buy as much. It not only forces you to eat food when it’s fresh, but you also don’t throw food out because it’s gone bad. Good for your pocket book and the environment. And lastly, if it’s a beautiful day, you’re soaking up vitamin D and you’re getting in some fresh air. It’s a benefit for both your body and the environment, talk about a win win situation! #walk #groceryshopping #exercise #nofancyequipmentneeded #local #toronto #ifyoudontuseityouloseit #environmentallyfriendly #leavethecarathome #farmercarry #coreworkout #gripstrength #dontbelazy

Looking forward to having freshly picked salad, daily. #garden #vegetables #herbs #freshlypicked #seasonal #rightfromthegarden #werealmostthere

If I had a dollar for every time I heard that excuse, I’d be hanging out with Bezos on his Yacht. There is 24hrs in a day, subtract your work schedule, and let’s be generous, 10hrs away from the 24 and that equals 14. Now let’s look at your sleep, 8 solid hours, because we all know how important sleep is, so let’s subtract that from the 14 and we get 6hrs. From the 6 hours, let’s look at how long you take for each meal, let’s be generous and give you 1 hour per meal, which eq...uals to 3 hours left. The hour gives you enough time to cook and eat. We all have that favorite show on Netflix, and we all need to wind down at the end of the day, so let’s subtract an hour. So far we have two hours left. We make time for the things that are priority in life, and there is nothing more important than our health. What are you waiting for?! Get moving! #dontbelazy #move #excuses @the.massage.girl @monvidasports

Tales from the lab - https://mailchi.mp/c3779aff14c1/tales-from-the-lab Tales from the lab, this is our way of keeping the Monvida community in the know! If you want to learn more about what we do, and how we do it, join us.

Who would’ve ever thought that some of us miss the rowers! What piece of equipment have you been missing the most? #rowers #barbells #sleds #kettlebells #battleropes #skierg #bike #climbingrope #pullups #bumperplates #teammates #toronto #gym

Community, the feeling of being a part of something bigger than yourself, the people who you hang out with, cook, exercise, share blood sweat and tears with. The ones who will help you get through the tough times, and grow into the great times. They will keep you accountable, honest, and call you out when needed. Keep your community strong and you will help each other get through anything.

I know everyone has been loving the in home workouts, but not loving the wrist pain associated with some of the exercises: burpees, push-ups, and planks. Here are some suggestions you can do, that can help take care of those wrists. 1. Activate this fingers into the ground 2. Use a towel to prop up the wrists... 3. Good ol’ knuckle pushups (not for the burpees) Try them out, and tag us in your next pushup challenge with one of these variations! #inhomeworkout #wristpain #makeafist #stackthosejoints #pushups #burpees #planks

From the start Monvida was a place, where people from all walks of life can come together and train for a purpose. To build our bodies to be able to handle the things life throws at us. This virus is no exception. Building your mind and body, to be able to fight, not give up, and keep pushing forward, that is what we believe in. This photo was taken a couple of years ago with the saying get uncomfortable on the chalk wall. This was put up on the wall to remind us, that di...scomfort when faced, will push us to adapt, grow, and become better. That is why we cannot stop, with the gym doors closed temporarily due to covid 19, we will continue to push forward, virtually and remind everyone the belief of what Monvida was built on. Provide the knowledge, tools, and coaching to prepare our community to handle whatever Mother Nature throws at us.

Here at Monvida we believe in having a reason as to why you’re in the gym. If the belief in your why is strong enough, than nothing can get in your way.

How are you HIP THRUSTS looking? Do have BACK PAIN while doing them. Here’s a look at some common mistakes and how to fix them. Protect your back!

Tales from the lab - https://mailchi.mp/c3779aff14c1/tales-from-the-lab Tales from the lab, this is our way of keeping the Monvida community in the know! If you want to learn more about what we do, and how we do it, join us.

Who would’ve ever thought that some of us miss the rowers! What piece of equipment have you been missing the most? #rowers #barbells #sleds #kettlebells #battleropes #skierg #bike #climbingrope #pullups #bumperplates #teammates #toronto #gym

I know, I know, everyone has been talking push-ups, but have they been talking about neck position during a pushup? Let’s not bob for apples, have your chest come closer to the ground than your chin, think moving plank, keep everything aligned.

Golfers elbow, carpal tunnel, or you just can’t get a good grip?? Don’t worry, all you KNEAD...is a buddy to help you out with this technique. Tag Monvida and a friend who really needs this!... #homemassage #hometherapy #tightforearms #rockclimbers #deadlifts #pullups #massage #weakhandshakescantbetrusted