Move Well With Dr. Melanie Wintle

09/28/2025

Curious about weighted vests? These tools are all the rage with the mid life crowd. Find out how they can boost your walking, strengthen muscles, and support bone health. Plus learn some important dos and don’ts and tips for choosing the right one. Check out the full article here: https://wix.to/Qvx2OgS

Weighted vests have become a popular tool for midlife women looking to boost fitness, strengthen muscles, and support bone health. By evenly distributing weight across the torso, they make walking, upright lower body exercises, and gentle impact moves more effective and joint.

09/26/2025

Stiff joints or a sore back slowing you down? You don’t have to accept it. I help people 50+ move stronger, more mobile, and with confidence, right at home 🤸. Get practical tips to keep moving comfortably here: https://www.movewellhealth.ca/articles

09/24/2025

Staying strong, mobile, and confident after 50 means keeping up with the life you love. Have you considered personalized online fitness programming? You’ll get expert guidance, strength-focused, joint-friendly workouts, and the consistent support you need, tailored to your goals and your schedule at home. Start building lasting strength today 👉

Maintain strength, mobility, and balance after 50 with personalized online fitness programming. Get expert guidance and support via text, voice, or video, all from home. Just 2–3 structured sessions per week can help you build muscle, protect joints, improve balance, and stay active. Achieve a hea...

09/21/2025

🧘‍♂️ Staying strong, mobile, and balanced after 50 doesn’t have to be complicated. With personalized online fitness programming, you get expert guidance from home. Just 2–3 workouts per week can help you build strength, protect your joints, and feel more confident every day. Learn more: https://wix.to/iHgrpJC

Maintain strength, mobility, and balance after 50 with personalized online fitness programming. Get expert guidance and support via text, voice, or video, all from home. Just 2–3 structured sessions per week can help you build muscle, protect joints, improve balance, and stay active. Achieve a hea...

09/21/2025

💪 Looking to achieve your fitness goals? Ongoing support is essential! Our personalized fitness programming offers continuous guidance to keep you motivated and on track! Contact us today to see how we can help! 🔥

Check out our website for more info: https://wix.to/mi4HvFB

09/07/2025

Happy Sunday! 🌞

👉 Would you rather…
🚶‍♀️ Go for a 20-min walk outside
🏋️‍♂️ Do 10 minutes of light strength work at home?

Both are fantastic for keeping your joints and muscles happy:

Walking helps improve circulation, reduces stiffness, and boosts energy (bonus if you get outside for fresh air + natural light).

Strength work builds the muscle support your joints need, helps with balance, and keeps everyday movements easier as we age.

The best part? You don’t need an hour, even 10–20 minutes fits into a busy day and still makes a difference.

👉 Share your choice below (Walk 🚶‍♀️ or Strength 🏋️‍♂️) or feel free to add your own! If you’re not sure which would be best for your body right now, ask me in the comments!

09/02/2025

The answer might just surprise you 😉

You don’t always need to stretch before a workout. Static stretching on cold muscles may actually reduce performance.

So what works better? Watch any sports team warming up and you’ll see they focus on dynamic movements (lunges, leg swings, arm circles) to warm up and prep the joints. Save the long, static stretches for after your workout or on recovery days, especially after a walk, when your body is already warm.

👉 Share this post to remind your friends: warm up with movement, cool down with stretching.

08/31/2025

Have you ever wondered if you should really be stretching before a workout? 🏋️‍♂️ Recent research suggests it might not be as beneficial as we once thought! Check out our latest blog post to explore the surprising truth behind static vs. dynamic stretching! Read more here: https://wix.to/LT8Xehf

Small, consistent movement throughout your day can do more for your long-term health than occasional big efforts, especially when those routines feel too challenging to maintain. Instead of chasing perfection, you are better off starting small and building confidence and momentum with manageable chu...

08/27/2025

Are you struggling with low back pain and unsure how to find lasting relief? Our latest blog explores 5 common mistakes that might be holding you back from recovery. Learn actionable tips to enhance your mobility and nurture your back's health. 💡✨

Follow the link to read the full article and take the first step towards a stronger, healthier body: [link below] 💻
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Small, consistent movement throughout your day can do more for your long-term health than occasional big efforts, especially when those routines feel too challenging to maintain. Instead of chasing perfection, you are better off starting small and building confidence and momentum with manageable chu...

08/25/2025

Struggling with low back pain? Discover the 5 common mistakes that can hinder your recovery and learn how to support lasting relief! 👉 Read more: https://wix.to/93jff9K

Small, consistent movement throughout your day can do more for your long-term health than occasional big efforts, especially when those routines feel too challenging to maintain. Instead of chasing perfection, you are better off starting small and building confidence and momentum with manageable chu...

08/21/2025

We all have the list…

Eat better, move more, get enough sleep, drink your water, spend less time on screens, spend more time outside.

There’s no “secret sauce”, we just have to actually do the things that improve our quality of life, keep us moving well, ease stiffness, and protect our joints and overall health as we age.

Love yourself enough to follow through. Your future self will thank you.

08/21/2025

Discover the power of muscle after 50! This comprehensive article highlights the often overlooked role of muscle in regulating our health as we age, from protecting joints and boosting metabolism to aiding recovery and promoting independence. Start embracing strength training as your key to a healthier, more active life.