Exercise and Mental Health: A Natural Prescription for Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Well-Being
In recent years, mental health has taken its rightful place in conversations about overall wellness. From anxiety and depression to chronic stress and mood disorders, millions of individuals are seeking evidence-based, sustainable strategies to improve their psychological well-being. One powerful and often underutilized tool is exercise.
The Rise of Smart Fitness: How AI and Fitness Trackers Are Changing Exercise for People with Chronic Health Conditions
In recent years, wearable fitness trackers, smartwatches, and artificial intelligence (AI) have evolved from step counters and calorie trackers into powerful health companions—especially for people living with chronic diseases and disabilities. At the Online Exercise Clinic, we’re seeing firsthand how these tools, when paired with expert guidance from a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, can help people exercise safely, confidently, and consistently.
Bridging the Cardiac Care Gap: How Virtual Exercise Counselling Can Support Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Yet, despite decades of research supporting the role of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in reducing mortality and improving quality of life, access and adherence to these programs remain critically low.
At the Online Exercise Clinic, we believe that virtual, individualized, and evidence-based exercise counselling can help fill a growing gap in cardiac care — one that continues to leave too many people behind.