Joy Chiekwe

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Joy Chiekwe

I am an Exercise Physiologist who has a great passion for .

My goal through this page is to spread the benefits of exercise and how easy it can be for everyone!

01/31/2026

i hope i never look back and wish i had done more for myself, especially when an experience depends on my body’s ability to carry me through it

i hope i never stand at the base of a hill at dawn, watching the sky change colour, knowing the sunrise is just out of reach because my legs can no longer take me there

i hope i never find myself wondering whether a slightly quicker pace, years earlier, might have made the difference - whether i’d be walking the cobblestones of an old medieval town instead of hearing it described by someone else

i hope i never sit on the edge of a bed, listening to life unfold outside my window, aware that the streets below are waiting while my body has already decided the day is done

i hope i never learn places only through borrowed memories, because my strength, balance, or breath tapped out long before my curiosity did

i know life happens, but if i can play a part and control my bodies functional capacity with a little bit of intentional activity daily - i am going to do it

and i hope you do too

01/03/2026

December movement = FUN & SOCIAL

Q4 took me out I won’t lie 😂 it was one of the first times in my life I exercised for my mental health/ nervous system regulation. I’m lucky I have a foundation of discipline to fall on, the education knowing the importance of some movement is better than nothing and the accountability to do my best.

I highly recommend you surround yourself with type 2 fun enthusiasts who can make fitness fun and who also push their limits for those long-term wins.

I highly recommend you prioritize your sleep and recovery.

I highly recommend you sprint and run in vintage sweaters while listening to 50cent.

I highly recommend you compare yourself only to who you were yesterday.

I highly recommend you practice discipline now and invest time into your heart and metabolic health.

But most of all, I recommend enjoyment, sharing experiences with others, clocking out when you said you would and being kind to every single person you meet.

Project 30 has begun by the way 🏋🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🚴🏾‍♀️🏅

11/08/2025

October Movement:
consistency by just showing up
trying my best
not doing everything alone
finding the fun in each workout
playing the long game
SLEEPING

09/30/2025

can not stop thinking about this place

09/18/2025

Wouldn’t have made it without my croissant at kilometre 75 and these type 2 fun enthusiasts in front of me. Wasn’t easy but 10/10 fun!!

First grand fondo ✔️ Time for a new chain 💀

09/01/2025

Although it’s the bulk of what I share on this page, I can’t stress enough that exercise and physical activity are meant to be part of your lifestyle… they don’t have to define your whole identity or take hours from your day 🙂

- you’ll feel better for it!

08/17/2025

You know I looove changing up how I’m active and right now, small group training is what is keeping me consistent

social ✔️
structured ✔️✔️
supportive ✔️✔️✔️

07/31/2025

thumbs up if you had a fun time moving in July 👍🏾

07/15/2025

Reposting this from my story last week because I want to remind you: you can feel good too, it shouldn’t be a luxury.

move more, sit less. make that a habit. then we add from there 🫡

05/12/2025

Sunday to Sunday🏃🏽‍♀️ 🚴🏾‍♀️🏋🏾‍♀️

Having fun, sticking to the plan, groovin’ to some tunes & feeling gooood about it

03/04/2025

February was a very FULL month but we continue to make time to move the body, connect in community, learn something new and focus on making each new day better than the one before 🙌🏾

March is already looking promising 👀

Focus this month is to get back on the bike, build classes, check off a few presentations/lectures & to do my very best 🥺

12/06/2024

Some professional highlights 🤓

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of presenting at the Diabetes Canada Conference alongside Dr. Mary Jung, where we discussed the impact of community-based self-regulatory skills interventions for those at risk of or living with Type 2 Diabetes. I emphasized the importance of patient-centered outcomes through collaboration across academia, community, and funding—a cause I’m deeply passionate about!!

The same day, I was honoured to be named Outstanding Professional Member of the Year at the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology conference in Montreal. I can’t thank everyone who nominated me enough—it’s still sinking in!

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with such amazing people and for those who trust me to develop programs, speak with decision makers, and bridge the gap between clinic and community.

Proud to be able to share my passion for collaboration, community, and exercise every day.

Also, I briefly beat imposter syndrome on Nov 22nd. Tysm.

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Halifax, NS
B0J,B3A TO B4G

Website

http://Movewithjoy.org/

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