The last weekend of February painPRO had the privilege of hosting a Strength and Conditioning course lead by Scotty Butcher. Scotty is a physiotherapist and guru in the strength and rehabilitation world, and he did not disappoint. It was so inspiring to see a room mixed with RMTS, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Kinesiologists and other practitioners coming together, committed to developing exercise…
Whether you go to the gym regularly yourself or know someone who does, you probably have heard someone ask the question “how much do you bench press?” This question can seem scary at first, but the bench press is actually a great exercise for anyone looking to gain upper body strength, core stability, and a strong grip. Bench Press Safety…
5 Ways to Stay Active in the Winter Do 4:30 sunsets and flurries in the forecast have you feeling blue? Feeling like you should sit less and exercise more? Here are 5 fun ways to stay active this winter: Outdoor Winter Activities There are many opportunities in Metro Vancouver for getting active outside and making the most of the…
Over the summer, you may have noticed a lot more frisbees flying around your local park or playing field. In recent years, Ultimate Frisbee has become increasingly popular in North America, with leagues that cater to players of all skill levels, from people who have never touched a frisbee in their life to national-level athletes. As a non-contact sport…
If you have been consistently working out for a while but haven’t been noticing as many results as you used to, try out these five tips to make sure you see progress at the gym. Increase frequency If you start working out once or twice per week when you previously didn’t, you will see results and improvements…
Although most people have heard about the benefits of regular physical activity, it is very common for adults to exercise less often as they age. Exercising regularly can improve many health factors, including mood, bone health, energy levels, brain health, and weight management. Continuing to exercise as you get older is crucial in order to maintain strength and functional capacity….
You have probably heard that completing a warm-up is important before playing sports and engaging in physical activity to prevent injuries, but what does a proper warm-up actually look like? In short, a warm-up serves to increase muscle dynamics and raise the temperature and flexibility of your muscles so that it becomes less injury-prone. Research has also shown that a…
“Activate your core” they say… But what does that mean? Our bodies have multiple ‘cores’; shoulder core, abdominal core and pelvic core. We use the word ‘core’ with the intention of increase stability in the area. By activating our abdominal and pelvic core we are increasing the pressure in our abdominal and pelvic region which provides support and…
All we do is squat, squat, squat no matter what… Ever wonder why gym-goers love to squat…or don’t, but do it anyways? Is it for the great butt? Possibly. But squatting is actually a very functional movement and one that we, as humans have done since we were babies. If you watch how a baby learns to stand, at some…
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