Author Archives: ActiveHealingCentre

Have You Seen Your Core

Posted on May 18, 2012 by ActiveHealingCentre

Do you want to ride your bike easier? Do you want to have proper position in the saddle? Do you want to improve your golf game? Then Pilates may be the answer you’re looking for. CYCLING If you love your … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints | Tagged abdominal muscles, better posture, breaking par, core strengthening, cycling, equestrian, horseback riding, improve golf game, injury prevention, Lindsay Wilcox-Reid, low-impact, more power in your swing, neutral position, Pilates, Pilates for Riders, rehabilitation, relax your shoulders, strengthen abdominals, support the spine, upper back discomfort | 2 Comments

Ride, Sally, Ride

Posted on May 11, 2012 by ActiveHealingCentre

With apologies to Wilson Pickett, Sally should have been on a bike, because I love being on mine. I had my first ride of the season (I’m a fair-weather cyclist), and it was great being outdoors. Due to time constraints, … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints | Tagged bicycling, bike riding, bike training, Leslie Street spit, massage, massage therapy, massage therapy treatment, Ride For Heart, Wilson Pickett | Leave a comment

Are You Lopsided?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by ActiveHealingCentre

With the advent of spring, I see more runners pass my window than at any other time during the year. Most of them, run in packs are per their training regimen through the Running Room programs (www.runningroom.com) while they crank … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints | Tagged along the boardwalk, hamstring strain injury, leg length discrepancy, Martin-Goodman trail, muscle imbalance, runners pain, runners training injuries, Running Room program, stretching before and after exercise | 2 Comments

Spring has Sprung

Posted on March 22, 2012 by ActiveHealingCentre

Spring has Sprung Now that spring has finally arrived (as per the calendar), the temperatures though would make you think it is summer. Read on for some helpful hints so you can enjoy the fruits of your labour. Before you … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints | Tagged beach, flowers, fruits of your labour, garden society, gardener, landscape ontario, shoulder pain, spring is here, stretch before exercise | 4 Comments

Do You Have… WINTER POSTURE

Posted on January 21, 2012 by ActiveHealingCentre

Winter posture is a frequent occurrence for four months of the year, but this year it feels as if winter, and the accompanying cold will never end. Winter posture comes in various forms, with the following examples listed but not … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints | Tagged foam roller, hunched over, normal posture, over strethed, PC posture, posture, SAD, shoulder raises, shoveling | 2 Comments

With apologies to Ron and Don

Posted on September 19, 2011 by ActiveHealingCentre

I love playing hockey! Unfortunately my passion for the sport, does not translate into the talent needed for the game. As my retired captain of the Dark Knights (www.looseendshockey.ca) once said, “You’re the worst player on the team”, though it … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints | Tagged acitivity, arthritis, cope, exercise, hockey, workout | 3 Comments

I need Exercise

Posted on August 20, 2011 by ActiveHealingCentre

I need Exercise! With summer dwindling down and the heat of the day drawing to a close, I lament the passage of the warm months for another year. Beyond the fleeting moments of sunshine, you can count on The Ex … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints | Tagged exercise, injury prevention, personal trainer, stress relief | Leave a comment

Taxes is a 4-letter word

Posted on April 15, 2011 by ActiveHealingCentre

With the tax deadline fast approaching (April 30th), many of us are attempting to do our own by using a software program, or through a Chartered Accountant, as I do (Robert Gore & Associates). Regardless of which category you fall … Continue reading →

Posted in Helpful Hints | Tagged discomfort, helpful hints, injury prevention, muscle pain relief, taxes | 1 Comment