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| Body & Soul Febuary 2022 Newsletter |
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the power of positivity
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“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” – Willie Nelson. This quote isn’t just a nice sentiment to motivate people to think positively, scientific studies confirm its validity – think positively and you will often see positive results!
One study, for instance, by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that women who were considered to be optimistic were significantly less at risk of dying from cancer, heart disease, stroke, infection, etc. when compared to women who weren’t considered to be optimistic. Researchers also identified the following benefits positive thinking may have on our lives: increased life span, lower rates of depression, stronger resistance to the common cold, and better coping skills when dealing with stress.1
It is important to note that there is such a thing as ‘toxic positivity’ which is the belief that you can find something positive in absolutely everything, even something tragic like losing a loved one. Negative emotions like grief, sadness, and anger, are important feelings as they help shape us as human beings. While thinking positively will help us to overcome many challenges in our lives, it isn’t always possible, nor is it something that should be forced.
How can you practice positive thinking? Consider changing how you think about things; for instance, when faced with something new, instead of thinking about what can go wrong, consider the opportunities it presents – i.e. will you learn a new skill, make new friends, take the first step towards a positive change? For more tips on how you can practice positive thinking, click here. |
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| fitness tip: stretch your chest |
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| For those working at a desk all day, stretching out your chest muscles is incredibly important to help relieve tightness and promote good posture. The chest expansion stretch is simple and can be done throughout the day and takes less than a minute! Standing with feet apart and arms next to your body, bring your elbows to shoulder height with your fingers near your ears. From here, squeeze your shoulder blades together and pull your elbows back. Once you feel the stretch, hold for 20-30 seconds. |
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nutrition tip: what is weight cycling?
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| Weight cycling – also known as yo-yo dieting – is a term used to describe the recurring loss and gain of weight that someone may experience when trying to address weight concerns. This may happen when someone experiences significant weight loss from a restrictive diet, only to regain their weight (and often more) after their diet ends. While more research is needed to determine the risks associated with weight cycling, binge eating is noted as one potential association of weight cycling, and binge eating itself is associated strongly with psychological distress.2 If you have concerns or questions about dieting, we urge you to speak with the experts at Eating for Energy. |
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| club news |
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Welcome Back: We hope that you had a lovely holiday break filled with joyous memories. We hope to see you back in the studio soon!
Holiday Charity: Before the New Year, clients were given five Body & Soul dollars to donate to one – or all – of five pre-selected local charities. On behalf of clients, Body & Soul donated $63.50 to Vancouver’s BC SPCA branch, $50 to Ronald McDonald House’s BC chapter, $50 to Covenant House, $50 to the Rare Disease Foundation and $57.50 to Vancouver’s Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter.
Testimonials: Do you absolutely love your training sessions, personal trainer(s) and/or the Body & Soul studio? Let us know! We are always looking for testimonials to add to our website. You can also review us on Yelp or Google. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time over the recent months to send us feedback!
Referral Program: Refer a new client who purchases a one-on-one, partner or small group personal training package and receive a free session! ~Available for all clients with an open personal training package~ Questions? Speak with our front desk. |
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| Dr. Aaron Case |
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| Chiropractor & ART Therapist |
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Dr. Aaron Case brings a wealth of training and experience to his practice. After 6 years at UBC, he spent 4 years at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto, graduating with Cum Laude and Clinic Honors. He has formal education in Biochemistry, Exercise Physiology, and Chiropractic, as well as training in Active Release Techniques® (ART) and Graston® Therapy. He has also been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Dr. Case has over 15 years of experience treating a variety of injuries and conditions, including:
- Overuse and repetitive strain injuries from sitting, computers, work or sport
- Professional, competitive and recreational runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes
- Athletic injuries from interval-based activities/sports
- Aches and pains brought on by the activities of daily living
- Nerve entrapment and other complex conditions
He credits his high level of treatment success to the variety of modalities available to him: Shockwave therapy, Class 4 laser, Active Release Techniques, Chiropractic, Graston, and exercise rehabilitation. He uses detailed initial assessments combined with his extensive experience to determine which modalities will be most effective for each patient.
Dr. Case is an integral part of the Body & Soul team, having been with us for over 15 years. To learn more about Dr. Case, please visit www.draaroncase.com.
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| physio's corner |
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| Q: How can physiotherapy help improve my mobility? |
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A: Our bodies often become more ’stiff’ over time, but commonly, this is due to a slow reduction in activities that move our bodies through their full range of motion, and the confidence to perform dynamic movement. The good news, however, is that we can all make improvements to our joint mobility and our functional movement.
It is important to first identify which structures - i.e., muscles, joints, fascia, nervous system etc. - are contributing to the lack of mobility. Sometimes, an injury may have led to avoidance of movement in a particular area. For others, the fear of falling can create a pattern of slow and limited mobility.
Your physiotherapist will perform a detailed assessment to determine your active range of motion, passive joint mobility, as well as your functional movement. There are many techniques used to improve mobility such as manual therapy, mobilization with movement, PNF stretching, and Intramuscular Stimulation. In order to address functional movement, your physiotherapist can help with confidence in balance, agility, strength, and motor coordination drills.
Michael Hales is a registered physiotherapist and owner of Halestorm Physiotherapy here at Body & Soul. To find out how physiotherapy can help you, visit www.halestorm.ca |
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