LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic
109 - 222 King Street East L1C 1P6 Bowmanville, ON, Canada

Did you know that only 16% of Canadian adults and 39% or children and youth currently meet physical activity guidelines and that COVID-19 has only made it worse? The estimated total health care costs of inactivity in Canada in 2009 was over $6.8 billion but the good news is that the solution is fun - movement is the medicine and physical activity benefits us all: https://ipolitics.ca//canadas-active-recovery-from-covid-/ Getting 10% of Canadians with suboptimal levels... of physical activity to exercise more would substantially reduce the incidence rates for major chronic conditions. GDP would increase by $7.5 billion by 2040 with more Canadians living longer and healthier lives by moving a bit more. Along with this boost there will be a $2.6 billion reduction in health care spending on hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It's time to support and promote physical activity to help us stay healthy as this is essential to the recovery of our economy, our society, our culture and country! #InTheNewsThursday #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

Go get healthy this SPRING with the SPRINGO Challenge! At LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic our goal is to help you get healthy so you can live your life to the fullest! Our SPRINGO Challenge will help you spring into action with activities around your physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, and social/emotional health. Your goal during this challenge is to check off as many squares as you can on your SPRINGO card! It’s just like Bingo but by participating you are guaranteed... to WIN the prize of better health! Sign up for the SPRINGO challenge now, it’s FREE! We will email you your very own SPRINGO card, so you can get started today! Sign up here www.livewellclinic.ca/joinchallenge #Spring2021Challenge

Happy WIN Wednesday! Today we want to bring you a fabulous win by one of our members It is also a great motto to live by to help you see the results you want. Consistency can be broken down to two elements: Time and Effort. Both are important in many aspects in life, especially exercise. As the famous saying goes - "Rome was not built in a day" #WeLIVEWELL #youcantoo #WinWednesday #movementequalshealth #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicince #LIVEWELL #medicalfitness #bowmanvillehealthcentre

Many of us spend a lot of time, energy and investment caring for our houses and vehicles . We love this quote because it reminds us to equally care for bodies as they are truly the place we live each day and the vehicle that gets us around this life. Our bodies are a worthy investment. Make sure that you are taking care of your body... #motivationmonday #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

Sara Hodson, FIC federal advocacy lead and CEO of LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic, was featured on Breakfast Television this morning, speaking about the important FIC move to get gym memberships as a partial tax deduction! We are building momentum from coast to coast, with health advocate partners Diabetes Canada, Heart & Stroke and the Canadians Cardiovascular society endorsing this move! Check out Sara on BT : https://www.bttoronto.ca/v/abolishing-gym-membership-taxes.../ #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

LIVE WELL Bowmanville recently completed our first ever Fall into fitness challenge! Our challenge consisted of our members recording their daily activity which fell into three parts: cardio, resistance and flexibility. Each member was challenged with getting 25 points a week to a total of a hundred by the end of October. Our draw winner for the fall into fitness challenge is Brenda who is one of many members working hard through the holidays. Her prize for the Fall into Fitness challenge is a gift card to Sport Check. #fallintofitness #exerciseismedicine #FindtheJoyFriday #beourguest #movementequalshealth #ExerciseClinic #bowmanville #clarington #bowmanvillehealthcentre

Sara Hodson, Founder & CEO of LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic and our member Anne were featured in the Eat Real To Heal Podcast with Nicolette Richer! Click to listen in on how movement equals health and for tips on how you can start getting moving today: https://nicolettericher.com/podcast Nicolette Richer ... #exerciseismedicine #livewell #exersiseclinics #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #medicalfitness #healthylifestyle

New members often ask us about the Nu-Step Cross Trainer, as it is not a common piece of cardio equipment in big box gyms. Watch our video to find out how it works, what muscles it uses on the body and how you can get a Cardio workout when you have mobility issues.

Hello Win Wednesday! We want to celebrate and share a personal accomplishment of one of our member's. This member has been working on improving her core strength and hit a personal milestone she never thought she could by holding a 1 minute plank. #WinWednesday #FindtheJoy #ultraprivategym #movementequalshealth #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness #beourguest #bowmanville #bowmanvillehealthcentre #NickandCarly

" ." Curious about whether exercise makes you happy or if happiness helps you exercise?... Read on to find out: https://medium.com//can-exercise-make-you-happy-or-does-ha #FindTheJoyFriday #mentalhealth #exercisemotivation #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

Happy World Kindness Day! Here are 25 ways to be kind to yourself, your family and community, and the planet today or any day: https://www.cnn.com//world-kindness-day-acts-we/index.html #worldkindnessday #findthejoyfriday #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

The Mental Health Index from October from 2020 shows half of Canadians are having mental health challenges: https://www.morneaushepell.com//canadaengmhioctober2020fin . : Exercise: As little as 10 minutes can boost endorphins and improve mood. We know that Exercise eases anxiety: https://www.psychologytoday.com//how-exercise-reduces-anxi ... Take deep breaths. Studies show deep breathing helps calm minds and cope with stress. This is a great breathing exercise that only takes two minutes: https://elemental.medium.com/a-2-minute-relaxation-for-your Eat to support mental health: Harvard’s primer on the best foods to eat points to Omega 3s like salmon and walnuts, magnesium found in spinach and B vitamins: https://www.health.harvard.edu//nutritional-strategies-to- Stay hydrated. Get good sleep. On this Tip Tuesday, take your mental health into your own hands. We are here to support you however we can! #TipTuesday #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #LIVEWELL #medicalfitness

Everyone undergoes stress at some point in their lives often daily. It can often make us feel anxious, irritable, and paralyzed. However, these feelings are not necessarily caused by stress itself. We commonly perceive stress as a negative thing that causes grief. Yet, it is our negative perception of stress that causes grief. If we perceive that we cannot cope with what lies before us, our stress can overwhelm us. If we adopt a positive mindset, stress can motivate us to d...o better, like during a presentation, or happily challenge the situation in front of us despite being under pressure, like during a big game. Managing our stress levels is a balance between changing our environment and changing our mindset. We can also manage our stress by adopting routines in our day-to-day lives that make us more stress resilient. Here are five tips: 1. Set Realistic goals and ensure that you are not putting too much pressure on yourself. 2. Focus your efforts on things you can control while accepting the things that you cannot. You can only control your response to situations out of your control. Focus If we positively move forward from uncontrollable situations we may not like, you will feel empowered rather than overwhelmed. 3. Ask for and accept help. Managing everything ourselves, or perhaps even for other people, can cause chronic stress. Start by delegating tasks that are not necessarily your obligation. Slow down and don’t let the burden of stress become your new normal. 4. Get moving. Exercise helps increase serotonin levels (a mood-regulating chemical in the brain) and lower cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone that is released in response to stress. Chronically high cortisol levels in the body are linked to weight gain, depression and anxiety, high blood pressure, and heart disease. 5. Get outside and breathe in some fresh air. If you take a moment to step away from the situation that is causing you stress, you can return to it with a new perspective. Fresh air = fresh perspective! It is impossible to avoid all stress. The next time you are feeling stressed, choose one of these strategies to try out. #bowmanville #movementequalshealth #beourguest #bowmanvillehealthcentre #clarington #exerciseismedicine #ultraprivategym #supervisedexercise #weeklyeducation

Pop Up Info Booth Friday October 23rd from 10am-1pm. Come by meet our team and ask us about how you can LIVE WELL. #fridaymood #movementequalshealth #exerciseismedicine #beourguest #bowmanvillehealthcentre #nickandcarly #bowmanville

Exercise has been shown to increase our lifespan but most of us are not just concerned with living longer, we are concerned with living well during the years we are given. We want to feel good and live our lives on our terms to the very end. Regular exercise can add to our quality of life by allowing us to stay healthy and independent. Remember this week that you are adding , not just days to your life! #motivationmonday #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

This week our LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic Team wanted to offer you some strategies on reducing your sedentary time. Technology has brought civilized societies many advantages, but it also has a downside. It has removed the physical demands from many of our day to day activities. It can be argued that we have made our lives too easy and our bodies were not designed to live such a sedentary life. Sedentary behaviours include sitting, lying down, driving a car, working at a desk,... surfing the internet, watching TV. These are behaviours in which the body is mostly stationary and for which we need to burn relatively little energy. The behaviours themselves are not necessarily bad but the fact that we engage in these behaviours for such extended periods of time is what poses the risk. Our bodies were designed for motion so when we don’t move for long periods it affects our anatomy and our physiology. There are two healthy habits that we can practice reducing sedentary behaviour: Sit less to minimize the amount of time that we spend motionless. Take the stairs whenever possible Pick the farthest parking spot from the door Walk to the corner store rather than driving Have walking dates with friends rather than lunch dates Break up long periods of sitting with activity breaks. Take a walk break on your coffee break Walk around or stand while you talk on the phone Walk over to speak to people in person rather than emailing or texting Get up and moving around during commercials when watching television Take frequent breaks and get out of the car on long road trips. Little changes can add up to throughout the day to reduce your overall sedentary time. #livewellexerciseclinic #movementequalshealth #bowmanville #exerciseismedicine #beourguest

The first three of LIVE WELL's encourage us to approach our lives with intention. We must be intentional when trying to reach any vision we set for ourselves. By setting time aside each week to plan for the week ahead, schedule our exercise sessions and ensure we have a plan to eat well we are intentional about how we want to live.... By following through with our plans, staying accountable to each other and reflecting back each week on our successes and failures, we create discipline one small step at a time. #motivationmonday #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

Introducing our Team Member Carly! Carly is our Clinical Exercise Physiologist in Training and Joy Master. Carly has her Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours from Redeemer University and has work experience in sports medicine. We at LIVE WELL love Carly’s enthusiasm and her ability to always FIND THE JOY! Carly is our in-house photography expert and we love to hear her stories about her new puppy! In the few weeks we have been a team, we found the quickest way to Carly’s heart is through cookies!

Sleep can be just as important as diet and exercise in maintaining good health. Treating sleep as a necessity rather than a luxury is a healthy habit to prioritize. Here are some tips for getting a better night’s sleep Try cutting out your nightcap Stick to a sleep schedule Exercise daily... Turn off the TV Create a bedtime ritual Cool your body down See more

We love this quote because it empowers us to take action. It’s a great reminder that living in the past holds no power. Our power lies in the choices we make today. As we come towards the end of an atypical and difficult year, what do you want to do to change the end? #motivationmonday #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

At LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic Bowmanville we receive many questions about our Guest Session process: "What does a complimentary Guest Session look like?" or Do you have an itinerary? Check out our slide show to see what you can expect during a 1-hour customized exercise session. Guest Sessions are booked by phone or email after a completed confidential heath questionnaire is submitted. 1.Reminder Email prior to appointment 2. A COVID Wellness Screening once you enter the cli...nic 3. A Guest waiver completion so we have your consent and your personal contact information. 4. A brief orientation of the clinic space including COVID safety, cleaning protocols, restroom location, exits, lockers etc. 5. Seated and rested blood pressure and heart rate measurement 6. A light 5-minute exercise warm up lead by our LIVE WELL Exercise Team 7. Our Weekly quote and how to apply it to daily life/ Education Delivery of our weekly content 8.Approximate 20 minutes of Cardio on one of our various machines 9.Resistance Training exercises for 20 minutes 7-10 exercises developed for you based on your submitted confidential health questions. 10. A cool down for approximately 5 minutes lead by our LIVE WELL Exercise Team. 11.Seated and post exercise blood pressure and heart rate measurement 12. Share your WIN! And our Guest Photo! See more

Happy Thanksgiving from LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic Bowmanville. Today our staff and members contributed to the Salvation Food Bank in Bowmanville. We are so proud of what we were able to accomplish in 5 short days! We are so grateful for our community support and the amazing people we met this month. #livewellexerciseclinic #bowmanville #222kingstreet #bowmanvillehealthcentre #beourguest #movementequalshealth #nickandcarly #grateful #foodbankdonations #livingmydream #happyatwork #exerciseismedicine #grandopeningmonth

We are so proud to introduce you to Dale, our October Member of the Month! Dale is an inspiring member at LIVE WELL Langley and we are blown away by how he has improved his health and how he continues to stay active despite COVID-19! Click to read Dale's story: https://www.livewellclinic.ca//october-2020-member-of-the- " 25 1 - . ... ’ , . , , . , ." Thank you so much for sharing your story. We are amazed and impressed by what you have achieved and by how you continue to be such an inspiration in our LIVE WELL community! LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic #weloveourmembers #inspiration #movementequalshealth #ultraprivategym #BeOurGuest #exerciseismedicine #livewell #medicalfitness

Introducing our Team Member Nick! Nick is our Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Nick has his Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours from Brock University, his CSEP designation from the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology and is a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. Nick always finds a way to Champion our members potential through his encouragement and positive outlook. The members love Nick’s sense of humor and the members definitely keep him on his toes! Nick is our clinic Golf Pro and our country music enthusiast!