Blog

Stroller Fit Pop Up Classes!

Here are the Strollerfit drop in dates! $5-Bring your family! Bring a mat, water and sun gear (for outdoors)!

*July 4th- HAAA-near Locke (outside weather dependent).
*July 11th – Redeemer- Ancaster (indoors).
*August 8th-Victoria Park off King st W-(outdoors weather dependent). More details to come
*August 15th-Redeemer -Ancaster- (indoors).

#wellness
#postpartumfitness
#mommyandmefitness
#safe
#fun
#hamont

Talk to the Pod!

Are you sick and tired of talking about your trick knee, food striking toddler, crazy cravings, stresses in life, sore hips, your inability to concentrate and your mother in law? 

Perhaps you don’t want to share or unload this with friends and family.  Or perhaps you have and it feels like work.

That’s what we are here for- to help you with complicated issues. Talk to the Pod!

The health pod will collaborate and help you find the best treatment plan for you….even if it means taking a nap in the pod!

Booking well into the Summer for all appointments!

My Summer goal
What a beautiful way to start summer!  This week was full of celebrations and I may need a bit of a reboot (time out).  Thank you to all for your support, well wishes and just being you – Aweso

BUT if you want/ need a little TLC and extra attention (aka private sessions/ session) send me a message and we can discuss options at The Health Pod (see below),

Loud’n Lite

Taking a little extra time for family this summer.  Lighter schedule ahead.

Pay attention to social media on Sundays will post the schedule!

If you need some TLC….don’t hesitate to ask.  I will still be doing some private and semi-private sessions!

Time to reboot, brainstorm, breathe and soak it all in!

DO.IT.NOW

Motion is Lotion

Do you wake up and feel like you need more time to get your body going?
Caught yourself groaning a bit as you get in and out of bed?
Feeling extra stiff after a days work?

We have a little saying posted up in the Pod:

“Motion is Lotion”.

As a Registered Kinesiologist, I have been using this saying for the past 20 years.

What does it mean?

Your joints and surrounding structures allow you to bend, wiggle, move and be functional. We have a lubricant called synovial fluid, some cartilage and synovium which helps to cushion the joints. As we age and
(perhaps extra weight)
we may increase the wear and tear of these structures.

A great prescription to remedy this?

Exercise.

Exercise is highly recommended to reduce symptoms that are associated with age and decreased synovial fluid of the joints. Simply put- exercise lubricates the joints. Get up -get moving- feel better!

All exercises can be modified to suit your needs

Not sure about any of this?

Ask us….that is why we are here and love what we do! This is about YOU!

Our goal is to keep you KINETIC and functional to enjoy your day not groan with every movement.

#healthpod
#registeredkinesiologist
#registeredhealthcare
#wellness
#fitness
#strength
#motionislotion
#prescriptiontoexercise

I’m Listening….

I know… it’s incredible… a picture where I’m not actually talking.

Listening- That I can do.  Mastering the art  of listening takes practice.  It’s part of what we do as health practitioners. These big shoulders of mine are here for a reason- and over the years have had a lot of tears and hugs while listening.

Taking in what your goals, likes, dislikes and needs. Not my needs- but yours.  

Need something? Let’s chat- well you chat – I’ll listen and we can put a plan together…. if not me… my awesome team of collaborators @loudenhealthandwellness

#healthandwellness 

#hamont

#doitnow 

📸@Mohawk at the Fit to Pitch

Time well spent

Welcoming.

Relaxing.

Inspiring.

Helpful.

Compassionate.

Thorough.

So grateful to hear these comments from our clients over the past few weeks.

Is this something you are looking for?

We take pride in ensuring our space is all of the aforementioned qualities.

What makes the Pod a little different?

We are a collaborative Pod with many practitioners BUT only 1 practitioner is there at a time keeping the focus on you.

Is taking that 30-60 minutes of time for you is difficult?

We are here to make sure it is time well spent.

We are booking into May.  Only a few appointments open for this week.

https://loudenkineticsdoitnow.as.me/

#collaborativehealth

#community

#hamont

#healthandwellness

#registereddietitian

#registeredpsychotherapist

#registeredmassagetherapist

#chiropractor

#acupuncture

#physiotherapist

#registeredkinesiologist

#doula

Guilty.  I’m a hypocrite!

Here is a repost from just over 2 years ago- with same vibes and some more insight.

I had one of those weeks.  I was one minute away from throwing away all screens and devices in my home.  I know…  I know thar that is totally ridiculous and nearly impossible to do.  But I’m not going to lie… I really really wanted to do it.  Can you relate?

Then I realized- HOLD UP- I spend a lot of time posting things on social media, making sure I’m updated and answering texts.  I can’t throw my phone away (I can’t survive), right?  Well, I would survive and again the act of “getting rid of devices” is unrealistic.  I tell my kids, “Enough screens… Find something else to do” and yet, there is my device(s) glued to me.  I am as GUILTY as the kids!

Our children (and adults) navigate through social media with such addictive behaviours.  And once again… I’m guilty of it too.  We, who supposedly have developed our frontal lobes, should be able to say “okay that was 30 minutes of perusing on INSTAGRAM, now time to go for a walk”…..but that takes a lot of effort.

12 years ago (I CAN’T believe this) my friend Bettie and I attempted to start a PLAY IN THE PARK program at our local park. Get kids moving- start the habit of enjoying play outdoors. (https://www.thespec.com/living-story/2084626-child-s-play/). My kids were wee and so my naive self thought- YEP we GOT this.

Well, 12 years later..my kids are teens- they still go for walks (but I have to tell them it’s time) and I force them off the screens.

So let’s help each other out.  It is not easy. Asking kids to go for a walk and unplugging is like asking them to crank out 200 burpees…..wait, I think I’m on to something.

I promise to continue to nag and have my children rebel against my walks.  I will continue this parental behaviour and hopefully, when they are old enough (with fully formed frontal lobes) they will thank me.

Let’s Get Moving!

Do you feel like I do where March is just a blur?  I know I talk about being mindful and present….but where did March go…Wow!

I was fortunate enough to head out to a great summit this past week with other health and fitness professionals.  It’s pretty easy to get health and wellness professionals pumped about “movement” – but my “take-away” is to help get MORE people moving and help them LOVE what they do!

NOTE: I am happy to say that if you have been participating in classes over the past many years (it will be 10 years in June) that we are doing everything right and relevant ( …PHEW).  And FYI to my class attendees:  I was in good company with some other instructors who were unable to count as well  (@labsports- Michael Piercy!)

A couple of things that really stood out to me.  Some of the statistics were not that pretty.  In the US, people are sitting on average 7.7 hours a day.  Technology and our busy lifestyles don’t help us MOVE.  There is a lot more research that needs to be done, but one thing we know is how movement is GOOD and we really just have to get moving.

On the positive spin: There is data that proves that exercise is good (but that may be boring) and our gut feeling is right – we know how physical activity positively influences us.

There is no one way to get Fit.  What works for me, of course, may not work for you. But I’m going to keep trying new things for you….remember Parkour, Hip Hop, Obstacle courses and Scavenger Hunts etc.

So even if you can’t make it the classes we offer- that’s okay- if you have a place that makes you move- and you love it – GREAT just get there and…..

Do.It.Now!

Hey Mamas! Mid morning Workshop April 1st, 2019

Don’t forget Strollerfit First Class for Spring ist March 28th, 2019! Thursday at 10:30 am.

No stroller?  No problem!  The majority of participants have a baby in a stroller for class, but if you prefer to keep your little one in a carrier rather than a stroller, modified exercises will be given.  We also understand that toddlers like to run free and that there may also be times when you get to leave your baby with another caregiver while you work out.  Gasp!  Wouldn’t that be dreamy?

Strollerfit takes place at Soccer World (104 Frid St, Hamilton) at 10:30 am on Thursdays.  You can register for our classes under schedule or arrange a free trial by contacting shar@loudenkinetics.ca at any time.

For birth mothers, it is suggested that you wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth before participating, but you may participate earlier with doctor/midwife clearance.

Here we Grow again!

We are excited to add both Dr. Jenna and Melissa to the Health Hub!

Melissa is a Registered Massage therapist with over 15 years of experience in the industry.  Recently relocated her family to Hamilton and is looking forward to being part of the collaborative team.

Dr. Jenna grew up in a small town in southern Ontario. Her down-to-earth attitude is complemented by a well-rounded educational background in the arts and sciences. She graduated from university Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s of Arts Degree, and Double Honours Degree in English Literature and Languages. She has received over 15 educational distinction awards, including the 2017 Edgar Reinhart Chiropractic Philosophy Award for promoting the chiropractic philosophy of vitalism and natural health.

As a child who experienced growing pains, Dr. Jenna grew up benefiting from chiropractic care. Her personal success as a chiropractic patient and her commitment to helping others compelled her to complete her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2017, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture certification in 2018, Reiki certification and Webster Technique certification in 2019.

Dr. Jenna is excited to serve the Hamilton community by providing effective and compassionate quality healthcare. She utilizes a neuro-functional approach to improve people’s health by removing interferences to the nervous system, bringing the body from a state of dysfunction to function.