Are You Activating Your Core?
You have probably heard of your core or activate your core or use your core or strengthen your core. Do you know how or why it is so important? If you are unsure about what your core is, it is what connects your lower body to your upper body. It involves the muscles in your trunk, abs, hips, pelvis and muscles surrounding your spine. It plays an important role in keeping us stable and balanced. Which means it helps prevent falls and also prevents any other injuries! The stronger our core the better our balance and coordination is. The core…
Have You Heard of the Blue Zones?
There is currently a Netflix documentary on the Blue Zones called Live to 100: The Secrets of the Blue Zones with Dan Buettner. There are also books about the Blue Zones but the Netflix series has raised more awareness about them. Maybe you don’t want to live to 100 but maybe you are looking to make changes in the new year or are working on or thinking about new year’s resolutions. Some tips from the Blue Zones might help you have the best year yet! The Blue Zones are areas of the world where people live the longest and healthiest.…
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to sign up for a package or contract? No. Try it out and see if it works for you and stop whenever you want! How often do you recommend sessions be? It is flexible but I recommend 2 times a week to start especially to get into a routine and to make the most progress. If you plan to do some exercises on your own than 1 time a week is also good. If you want a program you can follow on your own, we can establish that and then decrease to every other week or monthly…
Tips to Decrease the Aches and Pains of Fall Yard Work
It’s that time of year when there is lots of yard work to be done! The leaves look so pretty as they change colors but they sure do make a lot of extra work. Here are some tips to help you avoid all the “rakes and pains" ;) First tip is to warm up. You may not think of yard work as exercise but it is and it can be quite strenuous. So warming up 5-10 minutes before you start the yard work is a good idea. 2.) Since yard work is basically an exercise workout, treat it like one…
What is a PWR! Moves Instructor and how can it help with Parkinson’s?
I recently completed the PWR! Moves Instructor certification through Parkinson Wellness Recovery. It is a Parkinson's Disease specific training course for exercise professionals. There are four main PWR moves that are the building blocks for this exercise program which can be modified and/or progressed to any level to meet the needs of everyone. These moves are designed to help people with PD function better and reduce their symptoms as well as improve their strength, balance, agility, flexibility and aerobics. This exercise program and personal training challenges participants both physically and cognitively in a fun and supportive environment. The goal is…
Ways to Improve and Maintain Strong Bones
What can you do to improve or maintain good bone health? The best things you can do are exercise and make sure you are maintaining a bone healthy diet. Getting enough Calcium and Vitamin D is extremely important. Also important is making sure you are eating enough protein. Trying to spread out both calcium and protein consumption throughout the day instead of at just one meal is beneficial for bone health. Eating enough protein throughout the day helps maintain muscle mass. Foods rich in Vitamin D include egg yolks, cheese, salmon, tuna, mushrooms, some yogurts, milk and orange juice that…
A Quick Warm Up for Pickleball to Avoid Injuries
Did you know April is National Pickleball Month? It also happens to be the time that outdoor courts have started to open up for the season. I am only a beginner, but after hearing my mom talk obsessively about it, I have started to play a little and finally understand the craze! It is such a great way to be social while being physically active; I am all for it! If you haven’t played in a while or are a beginner, try to ease into playing and slowly build up playing time so that you don’t injure yourself. Pickleball does…
Simple and Quick Activities to Try with Grandkids
Here are some fun energy burners for you to try with your grandkids. I know my kids love doing these activities with their grandparents. They can be played both indoors and outdoors and only with things you can find around your house! Red Light Green Light Green means go, yellow means slow down, and red means stop. Sometimes we add in different colors like purple for backwards walking. This game is also good for grandparents to work on speed changes and reaction time! Simon Says A classic game that can be as active as you want it to be. Some…
Strength Training: A Prescription for Aging Well
If you aren’t strength training, you should be! It is never too late to start strength training and it will bring numerous benefits at any age. Whether you are inactive or active, like exercise or hate exercise, it can make an incredibly positive impact on your life. Let’s go over all the ways strength training can help you: Improve your sleep Increase cognition Increase your energy and metabolism Increase longevity Improve your posture Increase your confidence Maintain independence as you age Increase bone density which reduces risk of osteoporosis Preserve and enhance muscle mass which progressively decreases with age if…