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Notes from the barn. Short, honest, and useful this week.

What we tell members across the table: how to get strong again without wrecking yourself, what actually keeps you independent, and how to fit it into a week that is already full.

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Physiotherapy in Stittsville Without a Referral: What It Costs and What to Expect

Physiotherapy in Stittsville Without a Referral: What It Costs and What to Expect

Between The Bumpers
Published on: 13/09/2026

Physiotherapy in Stittsville without a referral: what a visit costs, what to expect, and when you may want a doctor involved.

Stittsville Lions Football Club Youth Strength & Conditioning

Stittsville Lions Football Club Youth Strength & Conditioning

Between The Bumpers
Published on: 25/03/2026

The Stittsville Lions Football Club is launching a 4-week off-season Strength & Conditioning program in partnership with Between The Bumpers Fitness & Physiotherapy.

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The Real Cost of Assisted Living in Stittsville, and How Strength May Keep You Independent Longer

The Real Cost of Assisted Living in Stittsville, and How Strength May Keep You Independent Longer

Between The Bumpers
Published on: 03/03/2026

Retirement homes in Ottawa run about $3,800 to $6,500 a month. What decides when you need one is often strength. Here is the math on every year you stay home, and how to train for it.

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Standing Desk Calories Burned: The Honest Numbers, With a Calculator

Standing Desk Calories Burned: The Honest Numbers, With a Calculator

Between The Bumpers
Published on: 27/02/2026

How many calories does standing at your desk really burn versus sitting? About 9 an hour. Use the calculator, see what that adds up to in a year, and learn the two habits that matter more.

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