Strength-Training Guide For People with Paraplegia
Active Homes provides strength-training guides for individuals with paraplegia or tetraplegia, fostering at-home exercise routines that align with SCI-specific fitness guidelines, supporting a more active, independent lifestyle. Source: SCI Action Canada, University of British Columbia
Strength Training Video
Strength training sessions that last for at least 10-15 minutes and are performed a minimum of twice a week can help maintain functional strength and independence as you age. Source: Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
Take Your Prostate to the Gym
Expert Dr. Darrell Menard answers common questions about the prostate and health. Research has shown that regular exercise is a great way to boost the health of your prostate, with vigorous exercise demonstrating to be the most beneficial. Source: CASEM ACMSE
The 10% Rule – CASEM’s Ask the Expert
Embrace the 10% Rule for a smarter, safer approach to fitness. With insights from Dr. Darrell Menard, learn how to incrementally increase your workout intensity and avoid common pitfalls. Source: CASEM ACMSE
The role of exercise in improving fertility, quality of life and emotional wellbeing
Being in the healthy weight range reduces the risk of infertility and improves the chance of conceiving spontaneously and with assisted reproductive technology (ART). Source: The Fertility Society of Australia
Top 10 Arthritis Exercises
All exercises should be performed 20 times or as tolerated. Source: Arthritis Society of Canada
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