ArtsFitness

ArtsFitness Fitness for Older Adults & Queer/Trans Folxs. Creative & Community-Based approach to health and wellness. Help Yourself. Help your Community. Help your Life.

I help you reduce stress and improve your posture so you can become the confident community leader this world needs. Explore similarities and differences in the physical needs of performing bodies versus exercising bodies. Promotion and advocacy for accessible, effective and, most of all, affordable fitness for arts workers and performers. Personalized training sessions, exercise prescriptions, and informational resources for arts workers and performers.

09/03/2026

When the hamstrings lock up or shorten, they can pull the pelvis into a posterior tilt flattening the natural curve of your lumbar spine, resulting in spinal compression and lower back pain.

Similarly, tight hamstrings can place excessive tension on the knee joint, which frequently manifests as anterior knee pain

If you are dealing with chronic stiffness, static stretching will only target isolated muscle fibres.

Mobilizations will restore tissue and nerve gliding to break up facial restrictions and relieve mechanical tension.

Do you have tight hamstrings?

09/02/2026

These are great for activating hip/glue muscles while working on coordination and balance too!

Idea: use bigger sets as an alternative leg day warm-up.

8-10 slow reps. Rest 1 minute & repeat. If you would like more instructions send me a message.

08/14/2026

We love travel and we love June Adaptive for helping make it more comfortable for older adults, seniors, and others.

08/02/2026

As we age, stiff joints, arthritis, or balance challenges can make getting dressed more difficult than it needs to be.

The good news? Small clothing choices can make a big difference.

✔️ Magnetic buttons
✔️ Slip-on shoes
✔️ Elastic waistbands
✔️ Front-closing bras or adaptive undergarments
✔️ Wide-neck or stretchy shirts
✔️ Zippers with large pulls

Accessible clothing isn’t about giving up style—it’s about making everyday life easier, safer, and more comfortable.

The more we remove unnecessary barriers, the more energy we have for the things we actually enjoy.

Local 🇨🇦 business June Adaptive make this 💯 possible. You should absolutely consider them as a resource and gift source for your loved ones.

08/01/2026

It’s no wonder belly breathing has many evidence-supported benefits across physical, mental, and emotional health from lowering cortisol to improving oxygen exchange to supporting posture.

Here are some practical uses:

➡️Before a difficult conversation
➡️While sitting in traffic
➡️Before a massage or stretching session
➡️During work breaks
➡️Before a workout
➡️During meditation
➡️Before medical or dental procedures
➡️Anytime you notice you’re breathing shallowly or feel overwhelmed

Have you heard of diaphragmatic breathing?

07/18/2026

🚨 Your hips called… they’ve filed a formal complaint. 🚨

Apparently they’ve been sitting through meetings, binge-watching TV, surviving long commutes, and pretending they’re okay. They’re not. 😏

Tight hips affect your walking, squatting, balance, and contribute to aches in your back and knees.

The good news? Your hips aren’t “too old” or “just the way they are.” A little mobility work goes a long way.

Give your hips some love today. They’ll thank you the next time you stand up without sounding like a bowl of Rice Krispies. 🌾😂

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07/16/2026

Free up your shoulders and while you’re at it open up your chest and loosen up your back. Your neck - as a result - will soar like a bird 🦅🦅🦅🙌☺️😘 Go get it!!

07/13/2026

Just a reminder, that’s all.

07/06/2026

Recovery is not the absence of training. It’s where the adaptation from training becomes Fitness. Because Fitness is life. And if life is meant to be uplifting then Fitness should be playful too.

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04/14/2026

Your donation will be doubled dollar-for-dollar this morning 😍

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