Common Neck Pain Injuries

Do you have neck pain or experienced a neck injury? Neck pain causes include: 1. Muscle strains from overuse/postural issues/teeth grinding.  2. Worn joints with age. 3. Nerve compression from herniated disks or bone spurs in the vertebrae of your neck. 4. Whiplash injury, which…

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Mountain Climber Variations

Need a core exercise that elevates your heart rate?  Check out these mountain climber variations! As busy professionals, parents and “40 something’s” we value every second of time we have! Please note: these are intermediate to advanced movement patterns. If you have a low back,…

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Squat Rehab

Here’s a brief comparison between a high bar and low bar squat (swipe left for photos): Bar placement:High bar: Traps.Low bar: Few inches lower on your posterior belts or mid shoulder. Foot placement:High bar: Narrow or shoulder width.Low bar: Wide. Hips:High bar: Directly under bar.Low…

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Add Strength To Your Glutes

Are you trying to lift, tone, or add strength to your glutes? Toning and strengthening your glutes shouldn’t be labelled as vain, it may also improve your knee pain. So try turning up the heat on your glutes with this routine (below) in the gym,…

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Single Leg Ball Squat

Toning and strengthening your glutes shouldn’t be labelled as vain, it may also improve your knee pain. Try the single leg ball squat. Preparation:Stand next to a wall, holding stability ball. Assume a single-leg stance and flex hip (hip hinge) to 60 degrees and knee…

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Cyndi’s Post Partum Transformation

This is Cyndi’s Post Partum Transformation: “2 years ago I nervously stepped on stage for the first time and placed 3rd in bikini and 5th in fitness model.  I was shocked and amazed at my post partum transformation with Dr. Wendy and  Dr. Kevin‘s guidance…

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Mental Health While On Fitness...

Do you know that it is important to monitor your mental health as often as your physical progress while on a fitness plan? The following information may help. The Daily Analysis of Life’s Demands for Athletes (DALDA) is an easy to use self-report assessment that…

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Home Office Ergonomics

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 & 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞? Here are some tips to reduce your home office ergonomic strains: 1. Adjust your chair:– Your shoulders and lower back rest comfortably against the back rest, which should be adjusted to an angle of 90-110…

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Shaunacee’s Testimonial

My transformation story!  I am so excited to submit this testimonial of my experience with the team at Endurance on 8th Health Centre.  From back in January (right pic) to the middle of November (left pic) In just a little over 10 months time of…

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What Is Your Posterior Chain

Do you know what the posterior chain is and why you should strengthen it? The following information may help. The posterior chain is the backside of your body. Its primary muscles include the lower back, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and calves. This area is often ignored…

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