by Sydney Vachon | Dec 3, 2020 | Exercise
R.I.C.E Rest, ice, compression, elevation. This is a common acronym you may have heard for recovery. It has been a staple in recovery and rehab for well over thirty years. However, now clinicians are rethinking the use of the ‘ice’ in r.i.c.e and if it...
by Sydney Vachon | Nov 30, 2020 | Exercise, Gym
Choosing workout frequency and split involves a number of factors, including your main goals, time availability and ability to recover. While everyone is different, I’m going to discuss two, three and four day workout splits that I recommend as a baseline to improve...
by Sydney Vachon | Nov 25, 2020 | Exercise
If you are someone who is pre-diabetic or a type II diabetic, moderate intensity exercise could be a game-changer to your daily life. When the pancreatic beta cells become desensitized to the uptake of insulin, your body is not able to absorb glucose (an energy...
by Sydney Vachon | Nov 23, 2020 | Exercise
The link between physical exercise and the body’s ability to defend against illness is compelling. There’s plenty of data to suggest that physical activity, both acute and chronic, strengthens the immune system and protects against illnesses. This connection is...
by Sydney Vachon | Nov 16, 2020 | Exercise, Gym
Cable exercises can often be overlooked in workout programs. There are a number of reasons why you should make training on a cable machine a staple in your program. At Fit Focus Laconia, we have a number of different cable machines to choose throughout the weight...
