Dr Laura Reimer - Built for Real Life Strength

09/02/2026

New class in a new space! Bootcamp 101 is your invitation to find the joy in movement without the intimidation.

This class is about building a positive relationship with movement, feeling stronger and discovering what your body is capable of.

Come ready to move, sweat a little and leave feeling stronger than when you walked in.

Wednesdays, 9:30am EMBER Studios Duncan

09/02/2026

Aging is inevitable but falls don’t have to be! Back by popular demand- Strong for Life: Fall Prevention Workshop

As seen in the latest TAKE 5: Dr Laura Reimer - Built for Real Life Strength Learn more about TAKE 5 Newsmagazine here: https://take5.ca/advertise-contact/

09/01/2026

FIBRE: it’s not just about keeping you regular.

We often think of dietary fibre as the thing that helps us “go”, and yes, adequate fibre is important for healthy bowel movements and preventing constipation.

But fibre does so much more.

Fibre is also food for the trillions of microbes living in your gut. Certain types of fibre are fermented by your gut bacteria, producing beneficial compounds that support the health of your gut and your body more broadly.

A higher-fibre diet is also associated with lower levels of inflammation and a reduced risk of several chronic diseases. And importantly, higher fibre intake is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer ( although evidence suggests the link is not as strong as we thought).

So how do you get more?

Try these two simple swaps:

1. ADD BERRIES + SEEDS
Throw berries, chia seeds or ground flax into your morning yogurt, oatmeal or smoothie. Easy fibre boost, plus plenty of other nutrients.
2. MAKE ONE MEAL A DAY MORE PLANT-HEAVY
Add a handful of beans or lentils to soup, chili, pasta or a salad. Or simply add an extra serving of vegetables to your plate.

And remember: if you’re increasing your fibre intake, increase it gradually and drink enough fluids. Your gut may need a little time to adjust.

Fibre isn’t glamorous. It doesn’t have a trendy marketing campaign. But your gut bacteria are big fans.

And your future self might be too. 😊

08/30/2026

WHAT?!?!?!?!!!!
🔥76kg PB ( thank you fractional plates!)
🔥Tie breaker lift off and I WON it ( sorry to my meet bestie Trish!)
🔥An incredible afternoon with friends

You never know what to expect when you put yourself out there
Now time for a near beer and slice of pie followed by slothing for the weekend 💜

Thanks True North Sportswear and all my powerlifting friends for a great time today 💜

08/29/2026

YOLO!!! I signed up for this charity Benchpress comp at the very last minute ( as in yesterday!); but how could I say no to a fun Saturday lifting with friends and the chance to help animals?!
I am completely unprepared but excited nonetheless!
If you are in Nanaimo this afternoon stop by Wolf Brewing Company for food, music, and heavy lifting!

08/28/2026

This interactive workshop is designed for women who want to build a healthier relationship with food without dieting, guilt, or perfection.
Whether to u’re just starting your health journey or looking to refresh your nutrition knowledge with evidence based information, you’ll leave with practical tools you can actually use.
Link to register is in my Bio or go to www.drlaurareimer.com/events to register.

08/27/2026

I tell my clients all the time: you don’t necessarily need to find more time for movement. You need to build movement into your day.
But through midlife and beyond, I think we need to take that idea one step further.
Not all movement sends the same message to your body.
Your cardiovascular system needs to be challenged.
Your muscles need to produce force.
Your bones need loading.
Your balance and coordination need practice.
Your brain needs new movement challenges.
This becomes increasingly important as we age because we want to preserve the strength, bone health, cardiovascular capacity, balance and physical independence that allow us to keep doing the things we love.

I wrote more about this in my latest Substack: link is in my bio.

08/26/2026

Your strongest years are not behind you.
At 45, I’m not training to become a younger version of myself. I’m training to keep building the strongest, healthiest and most capable version of the woman I am today.
Getting older does not mean becoming weaker, slowing down or accepting that your best years are over.
You can still build muscle.
You can still change your body.
You can still become stronger and more confident.
But you have to decide to begin.

08/25/2026

ChairFit is more than a workout. It’s a welcoming place to build strength, improve balance and mobility, move with confidence, and connect with a great community.

Because getting older doesn’t mean moving less. It means making movement matter.

Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 AM for ChairFit.

Come for the movement. Stay for the friends.

You’re never too old to get stronger.