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Osteoporosis 101 (Fall 2024)
Osteoporosis
Tariq Abdulhadi
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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What counts as exercise?
How you define exercise? Is it just something to do in a gym? Is it taking to the pool or to the track? See what counts as exercise....
Paula Ballak
Oct 3, 20223 min read
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Prolonged Sitting
Over the past 50 years especially, we have seen a lot of activity with new inventions, new records, new ideas… But we have also seen the...
Ben Fretz
Jul 25, 20222 min read
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Physical Activity and Seniors - The new Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for older adults
Why were the Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines created? What are the guidelines? How to apply the guidelines. Presented by Rasha...
wchccommunity
Apr 28, 20211 min read
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Leaves Are Supposed To Fall; People Aren’t!
November is Falls Prevention Month. This however is something that we need to be mindful of every day! Falls are not a normal part of...
laurie-buehler
Nov 1, 20203 min read
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Simeon says "Stand up!!"
How To Do A Sit To Stand Exercise 1. Move to the front of the chair 2. Keep feet planted on the floor and knees apart 3. Hinge forward,...
laurie-buehler
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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Work Station Tips
Welcome back to fitness Fridays! It seems like forever since I’ve wrote. I want to give you a few quick updates. Working From Home As...
laurie-buehler
Oct 13, 20202 min read
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Making Fitness Fun!
As our nice weather continues I’m enjoying exercising outdoors. I’m in my gardens, walking my dogs, biking with Sophie, and doing outdoor...
laurie-buehler
Aug 28, 20202 min read
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Ways to be Active Without Leaving Your Home!
I’m tired, my body aches, I have no energy, I don’t want to get up. I think it’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one of...
laurie-buehler
Jul 31, 20202 min read
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Veggie’s Galore!
Welcome back to fitness Friday. If you read my first blog you will have discovered that we became gardeners this year. I started 51...
laurie-buehler
Jul 6, 20202 min read
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How To Get Your Kids To Be Active!
Be a role model! Kids are sponges, they love to learn and explore. If they see you move then they will also. Include it in their daily...
laurie-buehler
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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Move More, Sit Less! Motivation-101
Many of you have been asking how do I get or stay motivated when it comes to exercise? Motivation can come in many forms, many different...
laurie-buehler
Jun 19, 20202 min read
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# Plank the Curve
# Plank the Curve Welcome back to Fitness Fridays! At the end of March our Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, made a plea to Canadian...
laurie-buehler
Jun 12, 20202 min read
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Walk the Walk!
Hi, it’s Laurie here again. Last week I shared a project with you of one way that I plan to stay active during this pandemic. Today I...
laurie-buehler
May 29, 20203 min read
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Fitness Fridays!
Hello, thanks for visiting and reading my very first blog entry. For those that don’t know me I would like to start by introducing...
laurie-buehler
May 22, 20204 min read
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A Simple and Easy Experiment Demonstrating the Importance of Proper Hand Washing!
Here are two youtube videos that show the importance of hand washing. The first video shows a very simple experiment involving water,...
Drew Ballak
Apr 27, 20201 min read
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