Katie Currie, R.H.N.

Exercise.

I know you've heard this time and time again, but I have to say it. Exercise is an integral part of our health and wellbeing. It increases our endorphins (feel good chemicals) naturally. It helps pump our lymphatic system to keep our immune system strong. It improves and sustains joint mobility. It improves and sustains bone density. The list goes on and on.

Although gyms and classes may be helpful in keeping you accountable to you goals and routine, exercise doesn't have to be fancy. You don't need an expensive gym membership or elaborate props to move your body. Walking outside, using your stairs, using cans of soup or beans as weights...there are so many options if you're not a traditional gym goer. And now there are also so many online memberships available as well so you don't even have to leave the house (my ultimate dream😆)!

Personally, I'm now an at-home online workout enthusiast! But guess what? I wasn't always a consistent exerciser! 🤫 I had to find what worked for me and it took a while. For the past few years now, my favourite workouts are pilates and barre, and I love walking outside and hiking in the woods.

If you're just beginning an exercise routine, start small , such as a ten minute walk or workout and then build from there. Whatever you choose to do should be enjoyable to you. You'll be more consistent if you're not dreading your workout!

Some online platforms I recommend checking out:
(My fave! Follow her for awesome workout tips and free online workouts).




Happy moving!💪

School days are fast approaching, which means so are school lunches! Here are some useful tips from fellow R.H.N., Shannon MacLean, to help encourage your children to try new foods.

How to Encourage Kids to Expand their Culinary Palates – CSNN National Page Prepared by Shannon MacLean, R.H.N., C.H.N.C., BA-IR Be Specific Using child-centric nutrition phrases has been studied to increase kids’ openness to trying new foods. Phrases such as: “vegetables keep you from getting sick”, “protein helps you learn”, “fish makes us smarter”, “eggs ...

My amazing pilates instructor is offering online classes for a month! Pay what you can and have access to some fantastic at home workouts!

With self isolation and social distancing our new ‘norm’ - Our routines and schedules are changing. Here’s a chance to keep some sanity in your life! 🌷💫

Online workouts posted 3x weekly!

🔹Beginner total body class

🔹Intermediate to advanced core/glutes class

🔹Cardio (with modification options) class

Pay whatever you can, one month to start- let’s hope we don’t have to do it any longer! 🤞 Classes can be done live or on demand.

Search ‘Kat’s Weekly Workouts’ and request to join. The group is also tagged on my page Revive Pilates. E-transfers made to [email protected] (no password required)

Tag a friend who might be interested! Let’s stay positive and moving during these weeks ahead! See you on the mat! 💫