Functional Fitness – Anatomica

STWM 2018 – Marathon Recovery Tips

By Anatomica | October 21, 2018 |

Whether you are relatively new to running or a seasoned racer like Tsegaye Mekonne, if you are one of the 26,000 people who ran in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon events this weekend, what you do after your run has a big impact on your recovery. Here are a few tips for recovery: At the…

Post Training Recovery – Hot Tubs not Ice Baths!

By Anatomica | January 29, 2018 |

Athletes and anyone involved in sports training, from marathon running to yoga, have likely heard certain ideas regarding recovery after training sessions. Ranging from icing muscles to taking supplements and everything in between, there have been numerous studies completed regarding the best techniques. It has been found that taking ibuprofen can actually slow your recovery,…

My Athletic Therapy Treatment Experience

By Christie G | January 11, 2018 |

I spend most of my day sitting at a desk. We have set up an ergonomic space, including foot rests, adjustable chair and monitor and wrist support; yet I still find myself sitting with my legs crossed or with my keyboard too far away from me, which has led to a few aches and pains…

What is Athletic Therapy?

By Anatomica | October 31, 2017 |

We are pleased to welcome Kristin Hodgen to our roster of therapists. Kristen is a Registered Massage Therapist, a Registered Kinesiologist, and a Certified Athletic Therapist. This means that she will be as useful to you whether you’ve had hard day at the office or if you’re recovering from a sports-related (or non sports-related!) injury.

Five Tips to Help Strengthen Your Posture

By Anatomica | October 27, 2017 |

Many of us spend hours at our desks, hunching over while texting or laying around watching Netflix – which can have repercussions on your posture. If like most people you have less than perfect posture, there are some things you may do to help strengthen your form:

Stand Up! (Massage Therapy Awareness Week)

By Anatomica | October 26, 2017 |

Some people compare sitting to smoking in terms of how it is for your health. It may not necessarily be that bad; however, it’s also not harmless.

Five Benefits of Restorative Yoga

By Anatomica | October 19, 2017 |

Here in Toronto we’re lucky with the wide variety of yoga styles available to us, ranging from Hatha and Vinyassa to Yin and Kundalini. We’ve started offering Restorative Hot Stone Yoga at Anatomica, a style which offers a wide range of benefits, including:

Age is Just a Number – Five Senior Athletes

By Anatomica | September 21, 2017 |

When people think of seniors, they may think of sweet, grey haired grandparents. Yet, there are many seniors who are inspirational athletes, breaking records and competing at a world level. Here are five may help you find some motivation to commit to your fitness practice!

Cat-Cow Spine Stretch

By Anatomica | August 24, 2017 |

If you have ever been to a yoga class, you have likely done cat/cow. This yoga essential consists of moving the spine from a rounded position (flexion) to an arched one (extension). It’s a basic motion, but one that is enormously beneficial in preventing back pain and maintaining a healthy spine. If you spend a lot of time sitting, you will find adding this to your daily routine very helpful.