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S+ 3rd Anniversary and Launch of Refer and Receive $25

7/16/2018

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Last month, we celebrated the third anniversary of our S+ Studio on Nuns’ Island. For the occasion, our team welcomed over a hundred guests for a friendly wine and cheese party in our bright location on Pointe-Sud. S+ members took the opportunity to share the benefits of their training with other members while newcomers discovered the S+ approach through mini-demonstrations.
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Before drawing door prizes, Randall Lightbown, Founder and Head Trainer of S+, outlined the context that led to the creation of the S+ strength training program:
I have always wanted to develop a simpler and faster, but also safer and more effective way to help people take control of their bodies and their lives. I have designed the S+ program following 15 years of experience in the health field as a certified coach and massage therapist. This type of training can be beneficial, regardless of your physical condition and age—the proof is that our clients are between 40 and 99 years old!

Randall Lightbown
Founder and Head Trainer

​We are pleased today to announce that we are launching our new referral program: 

Refer and Receive

​Are you stronger, more productive and have you gained muscle mass thanks to S+? Are you more energetic, less stressed, and do you sleep better since you started training at the S+ Studio? Do you know anyone who could benefit from S+ strength training?
 
Tell a friend, relative, or colleague and you will receive $25 for each referral. For every person you refer to the S+ Studio, you will receive a $25 payment once they enroll in one of our regular programs for five consecutive weeks, after completing one of our introduction programs.
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How do I recommend a friend? It’s simple, talk to your trainer at your next session.
 
It pays to be stronger!
 
The S+ team
Terms & Conditions:
 
  • This exclusive offer is only available to S+ members.
  • The referred individual must be new to S+.
  • The payment will be issued once the referred individual enrolls in one of S+ Studio’s regular programs for five consecutive weeks, after completing one of our introduction programs.
  • This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.
  • S+ Studio reserves the right to refuse issuing a payment if it deems that any of the conditions are not met.
  • S+ Studio reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time.
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It's quiet here, and our clients like it that way.

3/25/2018

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At S+ Studio, we do things differently. No loud music, no wall-to-wall mirrors. We have only ten exercise machines, so there aren’t a lot of people in the studio at the same time. All sessions are private. Just you and your assistant throughout the whole session. Assistant? Not trainer or coach? Yes, the people who take you through your exercise routine are certified personal trainers and kinesiologists, but we think of them as your assistants. They guide you, assist you, and encourage you. They don't push you, guilt you, or intimidate you into doing something that doesn't feel right for you. No pain no gain? NO THANKS.
We all know exercise is important, but what's more important is actually doing it! With a private session every time, you'll feel motivated to meet with your assistant. Of course, we know life gets busy sometimes. No sweat! We have a flexible scheduling program that allows you to work your sessions around your weekly schedule.
Our clients stick to the S+ program because they want to, and they can! Sure, they love the changes in the way they look and feel after only a few weeks on the program. But what they love even more is that they stick with it. And so can you. This could very well be the exercise program you've been looking for. Try it and you may find that you also like this quiet little studio on Nuns' Island.
We've been training clients since 2011 and have been on Nuns' Island since 2015. We're in a quiet corner on the south point.
Try it once for free, no strings attached. Then, if you like it, chose one of our trial two-week packages to get the full S+ experience.
Call us. We'll find a convenient time for you to drop by for a visit.
We think you’ll enjoy it.
The S+ Team
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10 Interesting Facts about Muscles (Part 1)

9/30/2017

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It is now well-known that strength training leads to very important biological changes in trained people, whatever the age.  Numerous studies, experts, and health organizations have examined the subject and concluded that strength training plays a crucial role not only in maintaining good health, but also in improving it substantially. Strength training addresses the musculoskeletal system. Here are a few interesting examples of how starting a strength training regimen could help improve your health and how things really work.

1. You're more muscular than you think

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Researchers have always been interested in knowing more about the musculoskeletal system and its repercussions on different bodily functions. A 2000 study[1] suggested that muscle mass plays a vital role in maintaining proper functioning since it accounts for 30 to 40% of a person's bodyweight. That same study determined that gender, age and physical activity were determining factors in a person's muscle mass, with greater muscle mass loss occurring in people over 50 years old.  The researchers also confirmed that people who did strength training had a greater muscle mass.
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​Points worth retaining: 30 to 40% of your weight is muscle mass. Everybody should maintain a good muscle mass but people over 50 should definitely do so in order to limit the adverse effects of losing muscle.

2. Energy stores

If we dive in a little deeper and examine muscle tissue, we find that muscles are formed by tiny fibres, also called muscle cells. The number of fibres a muscle has varies a lot depending on its size: it's no secret that leg muscles are much larger than arm muscles and we could expect them to have a greater number of fibres. These cells, like all cells in your body, have in them what we call mitochondria. Mitochondria are the power plants of a cell and allow the cells to take a nutrient, break it down and create energy. Needless to say, muscle fibres are very energy-hungry and require good, healthy mitochondria in order to be able to contract and allow us to move. Luckily, studies have shown that strength training improves mitochondria function[2]. Other studies have also shown that regular high intensity resistance training improves glycogen storage capacity - glycogen being a very potent source of energy for your muscles[3].  These two mechanisms help to explain how strength training makes people more energetic!
 
Points worth retaining: strength training will increase your energy level by improving both your mitochondrial function and your muscle cells' capacity to store glycogen.

3. Thermoregulation

Simply put, thermoregulation refers to the body's ability to regulate its core temperature. This function serves a survival purpose by protecting vital organs such as the brain, the liver and the heart and to limit potential damage or even death, maintaining it at a normal temperature of 37o C. In order to maintain that temperature, the body is equipped with different mechanisms. Muscle plays a predominant role in regulating body temperature.[4]  As a result of ageing, and loss of muscle mass makes people more vulnerable to both hot and cold[5]. This is particularly important in the elderly. When we don't have enough muscle tissue, we cannot produce enough heat and it is more difficult to maintain a normal body temperature. In this example, it helps to imagine muscle tissue as an insulator.
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Points worth retaining: strength training comes with an increase in muscle mass, which comes with a better ability to generate heat and to maintain a normal body temperature, which is particularly important in the elderly.

4. Muscles are nothing without the nervous syste

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All these things about muscle tissue are interesting but let's remember that without the brain, the spinal cord and nerves, muscles wouldn't do much. It helps to imagine the nervous system as the orchestral conductor for the whole body, including muscle tissue. Simply put, the brain reaches down and connects to every muscle of the body through nerves, passing through the spinal cord. These connections are called neuromuscular junctions and have been shown to improve their function with a regular strength training regimen.
 
Points worth retaining:
​very specific adaptations at the neuro-muscular junction occur following strength training, making trained people stronger through better muscle fibre recruitment.
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5. It's very adaptable

 To me, the most interesting fact is that this whole system is adaptable.  In other words, we now have the knowledge, the equipment and the methods to fully improve our health in unimaginable ways, with as little as 30 minutes per week. A vast number of studies have shown the benefits of a high-effort protocol, involving fewer visits to the gym and aiming for a small number of high quality workouts rather than a large number of poor quality workouts.
 
Points worth retaining: you can always improve your health, no matter your age. Always keep in mind that muscle tissue is perhaps the most important aspect to work on as you get older but rest assured, great benefits await those who want to improve their health through strength training.

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The human body and its functioning have always fascinated me - as early as my biology courses in high school. Interested in strength training and exercise myself, it was clear that the study of the human body and movement would influence my choice of career. After three years of university studies, I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the Université du Québec à Montréal. 

​For more information on how strength training can help you, you can reach me or one of the other trainers at Simply Stronger!

CLICK HERE FOR A FREE INTRODUCTION SESSION WITH US!
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OR CALL: 514-769-1010


REFERENCES

[1]
 Jannsen, I., Heymsfield, S., Wang, Z., Ross, R. Skeletal muscle mass and distribution in 468 men and women aged 18-88 yr, J Appl Physiol 89: 81-88, 2000.

[2] 
Porter C, Reidy PT, Bhattarai N, Sidossis LS, Rasmussen BB. Resistance Exercise Training Alters Mitochondrial Function in Human Skeletal Muscle. Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 2015;47(9):1922-1931. 

[3] Tesch, PA. Skeletal muscle adaptations consequent to long-term heavy resistance exercise. Medicine and science in sports and exercice, 1988 Oct; 20 (5 Suppl): S132-4.

[4] Rowland LA, Bal NC, Periasamy M. The role of skeletal-muscle-based thermogenic mechanisms in vertebrate endothermy. Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society. 2015;90(4):1279-1297. doi:10.1111/brv.12157.
 

[5] McGuff, D., Little, J., Body by Science - A Research-Based Program for Strength Training, Body Building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week, USA, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
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YOUR DIET INFLUENCES YOUR HEALTH

2/27/2017

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by Danielle Levesque—Registered dietitian

"Eat the recommended portions of the 4 food groups." "Eat fresh, eat a variety of foods".

Do these healthcare professional's recommendations echo in your ears? The might, but with good reasons.
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Fruits and vegetables give you the vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants that protect the cells of your body. Choose the most colorful (dark green or orange): they contain more nutrients.
Dairy products: cow's milk, yogurt, cheese and soy milk enriched with calcium help maintain the health of bones and teeth.

Grains: bread, cereals, pasta, rice and couscous are fat free and are excellent sources of energy. They constitute the basis of the Mediterranean diet, as well as that of the centenarians of Okinawa(1).

Consuming protein from meat, fish, chicken, legumes, tofu and eggs, combined with exercise helps to maintain your muscle mass. Fats of good quality (nuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, avocado, olive oil and canola oil) consumed in reasonable quantities contribute to the health of your heart.

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Danielle is a nutritionist and dietitian and is a member of l’Ordre des diététistes du Québec
She is also a member of the Diabète Québec’s scientific committee and was a long-time member of the editorial board of the revue Diabète Québec : Plein Soleil

​Avoid ultra-processed foods

Quickly prepared, quickly consumed, ultra-processed foods are  on the rise in Quebec. Public health researchers at the Université de Montréal confirm this in a recently published study2. In 2004, 47% of the calories consumed daily by Quebecers came from ultra-processed foods. Rich in sodium and trans fats, they include: frozen meals, soft drinks, sausages, cooked meats, biscuits, canned soups, baked goods and all foods purchased in fast food restaurants. The list is long!
Most of the nutrients, micronutrients (iron, vitamins) and macronutrients (proteins, fibers) are wholly or largely destroyed during the process of transformation. To add color, texture, flavor and an appetizing aroma to an ultra-processed food (and ensure its preservation), it is necessary to resort to additives that have nothing to do with the natural ingredients used in preparing dishes cooked at home or a restaurant.

​Check labels, and watch out for salt!

More than 80% of the salt is consumed when dining out. And salt is the enemy of the heart and the arteries. Avoid foods containing more than 400 mg of sodium per serving and chose those with fewer than 140 mg (3). Read the labels. Choose foods containing 5 ingredients or less and avoid any unpronounceable ingredients! There is a direct link between health, chronic diseases (hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes) and ultra-processed foods(4). Be vigilant.

The golden rule: cooking as much as possible

By cooking with fresh (or little processed) foods you will control the quality of your diet. Cook in groups and share your meals. Eating is one of the great pleasures of life!
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Meet me at the Nutrition Information Booth
On Thursday, March 9th, 2017, at the Pub at 
Le Sélection Ile des Soeurs
325, chemin de la pointe Sud, H3E 0B1
11 am to 2 pm
 

References and Notes

1. The Mediterranean Diet prevents cardiovascular accidents. The Japanese archipelago of Okinawa has twice as many centenarians as Canada. Their physical and mental health is above the average of their age
2. Moubarac, JC and Batal, M. TRANSNUT. The consumption of ultra-processed food and the quality of food among Quebeckers. March 2016.
3. La Société québécoise d’hypertension artérielle - http://sqha.hypertension.qc.ca/
4. The food system Food classification Public health. NOVA. The star shines bright. World Nutrition, Volume 7, Number 1-3, January-March 2016

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Demonstration of the program with a mini-conference on : What movement can you do to reduce chronic pain?

1/24/2017

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Getting together with friends for a good laugh, playing a good game of cards or going to the movies or a museum, are all very important leisure activities for our health. But what happens when we are too tired, or don't feel we have the strength to go out and do these things?  We can't participate.
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What can we do to keep our energy levels up so we can do those activities that lift up our spirits? Exercise! But not just any exercise. Special exercises that increase our strength and energy levels. The Simply Stronger team knows how important it is to keep doing the kinds of leisure activities we love to do.
 
That is why we offer programs and treatments designed to keep your energy (and spirits) high!
 
Leisure: more than a relaxing activity
Whether they are artistic, academic or sports, your leisure activities enrich your daily life. They are one of the most determining factors of your psychological well-being.
 
Express your values ​​and personality
Whether you prefer an "introverted" activity, such as the study of an exciting subject, or an "outgoing" activity, like learning to dance (or boxing?), Your hobbies reflect your curiosity and express your personality. A leisure is not an obligation, it is a pleasure that stimulates you ... both physically and intellectually.
 
Energize your relationships
Interactions we have with others are often limited to talking about the weather or daily tasks. But deeper exchanges we have with those who share a common interest are essential to our social and psychological health. And leisure activities are rich in social interactions. They give you the opportunity to meet new people, learn new things, meet challenges and surpass yourself.
 
Choose significant leisure activities
We need to be stimulated. In a learning situation, we often have to take reach a goal. What a great opportunity to stand out and demonstrate the fruits of our labors. A hard to master dance step or an hard  exercise to perform, are an incomparable sources of satisfaction the first time we can finally do it! This feeling of accomplishment that becomes a regular part of our lives, because a source of rejuvenation!
 
Enhance your physical health
Only a healthy body can allow the brain to pursue intellectual passions. Our curiosity and our mental health are the spark that motivates us to move - to move forward. Hence the importance of including in your leisure; an enjoyable exercise routine that will ensure the proper functioning of your body. No matter what activity you choose (walking, strengthening exercises, Tai Chi, etc.), it will fuel your physical and psychological resilience in all spheres of your life.

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Erik Ouellet
Osteopath, certified coach (and boxing coach)
Come meet some of our new team members! Erik Ouellet, our osteopath, personal trainer and boxing coach will lead this first demonstration. The demonstrations this year will each have a theme, and this one will be:
 
What movement can you do to reduce chronic pain?
 
You'll be surprised by the answer!
 
We'll also give you a demonstration of the Simply Stronger program, and the NEW services and advantages of our new S+ Club - like access to the pool!
 
Come and see some of our boxing students do a demonstration, come see some of the new exercise equipment we've added and meet some of the people who have been reducing chronic pain, increasing energy, and feeling great doing the Simply Stronger program!

​The Simply Stronger team offers a tailor-made strength building programs at your gym, as well as group classes and motivating activities! Find out what the Simply Strong program is during our demonstration on Friday, February 3rd from 3 pm to 4 pm.

 

You can contact us at any time for more information or a free trial! Call (514) 769-1010 or visit us at the gym.
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RECONCEPTUALIZING PAIN FOR  BETTER PAIN MANAGEMENT

5/28/2016

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by Erik Ouellet 

I’m in pain because
…
Pain is a very complex phenomenon that we are too often inclined to oversimplify with statements like:

  • I injured myself
  • I think I damaged this or that
  • I know I have bad posture
  • I have an old injury that didn’t heal well
  • I have arthrosis, arthritis or a herniated disc …
 
These common misconceptions of pain contribute to making you feel helpless, when pain just won’t go away. A distorted perception of being fragile and vulnerable triggers an anxiety that can push you to avoid any form of activity.
 
Pain is:
  • a complex multi-factorial phenomenon not restricted to the state of health of your bones, your muscles, your heart or your body tissues
  • a sophisticated alarm system committed to protecting you from danger, be it real or potential
  • a phenomenon that emerges from the depths of the human conscience, that contributes to preserve your physical, mental and social integrity
 
Physical, mental and social integrity?
Pain is highly influenced by your cultural beliefs, your education, your thoughts, your social environment and even the place where you are at the moment an incident contributes to your pain. The severity and duration of your pain will depend on these factors. References confirming this fact are abundant!
 
For example, a person who has been providing care for weeks to a bedridden family member suffering from acute lower-back pain can later have a « severe painful reaction » when he or she hurts her back. Having witnessed acute pain can create a conditioning effect to reproduce the symptoms. Here’s another example: Instead of reassuring a patient, a positive diagnosis for a herniated disc can lead to an unexpected surge of anxiety (deleterious effect) which will increase the intensity of the pain experienced.
 
Multifactorial causes and solutions
Depending on the degree of injury, the healing process will generally take from 6 to 9 months. Beyond that period, pain can become chronic. It will be less and less associated to the original injury. The tissues having healed, pain is no longer considered to be a reliable indication  of  your  health   condition.  And,  if  you
 
 
maintain these protection schemes, they will become maladaptive habits that will encourage overt expression of pain. Realizing, and most importantly understanding that pain is not a reliable indicator, will allow you to:

  • move and exercise without worrying about compromising the integrity of your body’s tissues
  • understand that the intensity will vary from day to day, depending on how tired or stressed you are
  • be confident that you’re not weakened and therefore lead a more active life, despite the pain
  • be more self-reliant to manage perceived pain.
 
Arthrosis, arthritis or a herniated disc… are at the source of my pain
Although these conditions can affect people of all ages, they are signs of normal body wear. Sometimes they are asymptomatic. In other cases, they cause pain difficult to avoid. Here are some means (supported by many studies) that have proven to be effective:

  • exercising, a restful sleep, a healthy diet and a moderate exposure to stress
  • an active and rewarding social life
  • the support of resource persons (family, friends, health professionals) during episodes of acute pain
  • a contact with nature will contribute to your wellbeing and reduce the perceived pain’s intensity.
 
 
Discover the mechanisms of pain and how to manage your pain. Joins us for:
 
MIEUX COMPRENDRE LA DOULEUR
(TO BETTER UNDERSTAND PAIN)
 
a bilingual conference by
Erik Ouellet, osteopath
 
Wednesday June 1, 2016, at 2 p.m.
(at the Cinema)
 
For more details, and information on our personalized programs, contact Randall Lightbown at 514 585-8892.
 



​1. Melzack, Ronald, and Joel Katz. "Pain." Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Cognitive Science WIREs Cogn Sci 4.1
 
(2012): 1­15. Print.
 
2. Moseley, G. Lorimer. "Reconceptualising Pain According to Modern Pain Science." Physical Therapy
 
Reviews 12.3 (2007): 169­78. Print.
 
3. Flor H, Hermann C. Biopsychosocial models of pain. In: Dworkin RH, Breitbart WS (Eds). Psychosocial Aspects of Pain: A Handbook for
 
Health Care Providers, Progress in Pain Research and Management, Vol. 27. Seattle: IASP Press, 2004, pp 47–76.
 
4. Fillingim RB. Social and environmental influences on pain: implications or pain genetics. In: Mogil JS (Ed). The
 
Genetics of Pain, Progress in Pain Research and Management, Vol. 28. Seattle: IASP Press, 2004, pp 283–304.
 
5. van Ravesteijn H, van Dijk I, Darmon D, van de Laar F, Lucassen P, Hartman TO, van Weel C, & Speckens A (2011).
 
The reassuring value of diagnostic tests: A systematic review. Patient education and counseling PMID:
 
6. Bank PJ, Peper CL, Marinus J, Beek PJ, & van Hilten JJ (2013). Motor dysfunction of complex regional pain syndrome
 
is related to impaired central processing of proprioceptive information. J Pain, 14 (11), 1460­74 PMID: 24064035

Translation Pattricia Cattiaux
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1 + 1 is greater than (Type) 2 (Diabetes)

5/1/2016

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Did you know that one plus one are more than two when it comes to diabetes?  It’s true!
 
Scientific studies have firmly concluded that when you add 1) strength (resistance) training and 2) aerobic exercise, you get more benefits to help you prevent and control Type 2 diabetes.
 
A study[1] of men conducted by a team of researchers from Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Southern Denmark found that:


  • Even a modest amount of weight training may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk.  And that…
  • The combination of weight training and aerobic exercise confers the greatest benefits.
 
Another study[2] team, including researchers from Harvard and the University of Southern Denmark, analyzed data from the Nurses’ Health Studies (almost 100,000 women between the ages of 36 and 81) and found that:

  • Women who engaged the most in resistance training and lower intensity muscular conditioning (like yoga) had the lowest risk of developing diabetes.
 
Health Professionals Follow-up Study
Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Medicine, and his colleagues studied data on 32,000 men who were followed for almost two decades to determine their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.  Among their findings:  even 10 minutes a day of resistance work—whether at the gym or at home doing push-ups or using resistance bands—is enough to produce a benefit.[3]
 

How it Works
For those with diabetes, strength training helps your body:
  • respond better to insulin
  • improve the way it uses blood sugar
  • control your weight
 
Both Canadian and American Diabetes Associations recommend that those with diabetes do some type of strength/resistance training two to three times a week, for example:
  • strength training machines
  • free weights
  • resistance bands
  • body weight
  • the use of common objects found at home, like soup cans
 
To learn more about diabetes, nutrition and exercise…
  • Come to a casual, interactive workshop—Tuesday, May 10th, 14:00 to 15:00—with Danielle Lévesque in the Bistro
  • Danielle is a nutritionist and dietitian and is a member of l’Ordre des diététistes du Québec
  • She is also a member of the Diabète Québec’s scientific committee and was a long-time member of the editorial board of the revue Diabète Québec : Plein Soleil
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how proper nutrition and exercise can help you better manage your diabetes.
 
And remember…For more information about an exercise program that’s right for you, come to the gym or contact Randall Lightbown at 514-585-8892.


[1] “A Prospective Study of Weight Training and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Men”, Archives of Internal Medicine, online August 6, 2012.

[2] “Muscle-Strengthening and Conditioning Activities and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Prospective Study in Two Cohorts of US Women”, PLOS Medicine, January 14, 2014

[3] “Weight training may help to prevent diabetes, a new study shows.”  The New York Times, August 7, 2012
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Osteoporosis and You - The Complete Solution:  Medications, Food, and Exercise

3/23/2016

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The strength of bone comes from its scaffolding-like structure on the inside. The more of this scaffolding there is, (bone image right) the sturdier the bone. The less there is (left) the more susceptible to fracture the bone becomes.

Osteoporosis and You—The Complete Solution:  Medications, Food, and Exercise

Would you be surprised to learn that over 80% of all fractures in people 50+ are caused by osteoporosis—the deterioration and weakening of normal bone as we age?
 
In February, Osteoporosis Canada reported that Canadians are largely unaware about osteoporosis and the serious consequences it can have on their health, even though broken bones caused by osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined for women over the age of 50.

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MEDICATIONS

FOOD

EXERCISE

​Osteoporosis medications do slow the deterioration of bone density.  But these medications have side-effects. And the antidotes, used long-term, may themselves increase your risks of bone loss, falls and fractures.
Make sure that you eat foods that contain enough calcium, protein, and vitamin D.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A REGISTERED DIETITIAN LIKE: Danielle Lévesque at Espace Santé IDS to find out which foods are best for you!
CLICK HERE OR CALL:  
514-798-2228

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EXCERCISE! Weight-bearing exercises strengthen your muscles, improve your balance, and increase your bone density. It’s all scientifically proven!
BOOK A SESSION
​WITH ME!

​STRONG MUSCLES
=
STRONG BONES

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Medications may cause bone loss, falls, and/or fractures, including :

 
  • Glucocorticoid pills (e.g., prednisone) (bone loss)
  • Breast cancer drugs (bone loss and increased risk of fractures)
  • Excessive thyroid hormone replacement (muscle weakness increasing risk of falls and fractures)
  • Blood pressure medication (risk of falls increasing risk of fractures)
  • Diuretics (reduced bone mineral density at the hip and increasing risk of fractures at the beginning of treatment)
  • Prostate drugs (increased risk of falls and hip fracture in first month of treatment)
  • Heparin - anticoagulant (long-term use may reduce bone density)
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Want more info on osteoporosis? Here are some great resources and documents:

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http://www.osteoporosis.ca/osteoporosis-and-you/osteoporosis-facts-and-statistics/

http://www.osteoporosis.ca/news/press-releases/canadians-putting-themselves-at-risk-for-osteoporosis-survey/

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So, what’s a person to do!?  The answer is:


  • See your doctor, ask questions, and make sure that your medications are right for you.

  • Make sure that you eat foods that contain enough calcium, protein, and vitamin D.
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  • EXCERCISE! Weight-bearing exercises strengthen your muscles, improve your balance, and increase your bone density. It’s all scientifically proven!
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YOU’RE INVITED TO

A SIMPLY STRONGER DEMONSTRATION
Thursday April 7th at 3:00 p.m.
 
CONTACT ME, I'll TELL YOU HOW TO GET HERE

REACH ME WITH:

(514) 585-8892
or
info@simplystronger.ca


or leave a comment below!


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Sleep and Exercise versus Medications:  Do we take too much medicine?

2/24/2016

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Medication versus exercise and sleep
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Sleep and Exercise versus Medications:
​Do we take too much medicine?


The answer is yes! The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued serious warnings concerning the over-consumption of medicines in developed countries.
 
In Canada, most seniors are taking at least 5 prescription medicines, according to a report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
 
And Dr. Robert Salois, Quebec’s Health and Welfare Commissioner, reported in March 2015 that the use of medications that Quebecers take is not always optimal, as “inappropriate prescribing has been observed” leading to situations where “the risks of adverse effects outweigh the expected benefits.” 1

​GOVERNMENT REPORT 
March 19 2015, Dr Robert Salois, Quebec’s Health and Welfare Commissioner

Prescription drugs: Optimizing costs and use for the benefits of the patient and the sustainability of the system. (csbe.gouv.qc.ca)
http://www.csbe.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/www/2015/Medicaments/CSBE_Medicaments_Anglais.pdf

“...the body’s two most potent internal analgesic systems are sleep and exercise.”
VIDEO


​Dr. Daniel J. Clauw, Director of the Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center of the University of Michigan, acknowledges that only 30% of the best drugs on the market to treat chronic pain work fairly well … and that “the body’s two most potent internal analgesic systems are sleep and exercise”.2


​6​.50 min. of the Video 
"All the drugs that we currently have available to treat chronic pain are at best marginally effective..."

​7.37 min. of the Video 
Our best drugs work in in marginally well in 50% of people and fairly well in 30% of people.

​15.55 min. One of the messages that I’m going to say over and over and over again… the body’s two most potent internal analgesic systems are sleep and exercise…

​NOT IN THE HABIT OF DOING REGULAR EXERCISE?
If you don’t have the habit of regular exercise, it’s best to start slowly with a program like Simply Stronger
. 

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Simply Stronger will give you a good foundation and will allow you to gradually increase your level of activity. 

You’ll sleep better, and that will help you reduce the amount of medication you’re taking.
 

​The side effects of medication and the harm it can do to the body will not improve your quality of life, but exercise surely will!

YOU’RE INVITED TO A
SIMPLY STRONGER DEMONSTRATION
​

Wednesday March 9 at 3:00 p.m., in the fitness center of 
Le Sélection Ile des Soeurs
325 Chemin de la Pointe-Sud - Nuns' Island - Qc. H3E 0B1
 
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DEMONSTRATION FEBRUARY 3rd 2016

1/26/2016

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Are you over 50, or know someone who is, and
LOOKING FOR WAY TO FEEL STRONGER WITH MORE ENERGY THIS YEAR?

Being stronger can improve balance, posture and energy.
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DEMONSTRATION February 3rd at 3PM at Le Sélection Ile des Soeurs.
 
I'll be doing a demonstration of my SIMPLY STRONGER STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAM

You'll Learn:
How Simply Stronger is different from most exercise programs
How simple it is to do - you won't feel awkward
Why it's safe and almost impossible to injure yourself 
Why people who are doing Simply Stronger are getting the results in such a short period of time
Talk to others who will be there who have done the program
Come and see. Come alone. Come with a friend, parent or other family members.
This is a small group demonstration. Maximum15 people. So sign up quick!

Click the link below to let me know you are coming
http://www.simplystronger.ca/demonstration.html

I specialize in teaching strength training to people over 50 who want to start doing something that will help prevent the health related problems that come with aging. Keeping our muscles strong can prevent many age related health problems. Some serious diseases but also some simple things such as going up and down stairs, or getting up out of a chair! This could be important for you, or maybe someone you know - your mother or father perhaps, or grandparent? Doing a strength training program like Simply Stronger is the best way to start getting physically active. The program is one-on-one private training and takes each person's specific needs into account. You start out very slowly and go progressively at your own pace. Strength training is probably the most important part of exercise. Starting with a program like Simply Stronger is probably the best thing you can choose to do for your health.

Hope to see you there!
​Randall
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