Small Ball Exerises for the Feet By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Bare feet exercises are valuable for everyone and are especially important for healthy aging. They promote balance, gait and circulation. Below are 3 great ideas for how to use a small ball for bare foot exercises. The ball used on the Sit and Be […]
Strengthening Tips By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Triceps strengthening exercises done regularly will help tone flabby arms. Begin by sitting toward the front edge of the chair with feet firmly planted on the ground. As with any exercise, take a moment to get into good postural alignment before beginning. Resistance Band Triceps Strengthening Exercise Starting Position: Secure […]
Strengthening Tips from Sit and Be Fit TV host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN Arm raises are a great exercise to help strengthen the shoulders. Begin by sitting toward the front edge of the chair with feet firmly planted on the ground. As with any exercise, take a moment to get into good postural alignment before […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN There are many wonderful exercises to practice which will help improve balance. The heel toe walk is among them. Sometimes referred to as the tandem walk, the heel toe walk is easy to practice in any setting where you have room to travel forward and back for 4-8 consecutive steps. For safety, begin […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN I love going back to my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to visit my family and Italian roots. No trip is complete without swinging by my favorite Italian bakery, Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop which has been in operation since 1935. I remember how excited I was as a child going there. I still […]
As we age, we begin to think of limitations as being part of the normal aging process. This attitude slowly pulls us into a downward spiral that leaves us feeling weak and vulnerable. This need not be our path! Take your balance for example. If you begin to notice changes in your balance and gait, it’s […]
Dear Exercise Friends, It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone! It always takes me a couple of weeks to get back into the swing of things. I begin by starting with that proverbial New Year’s resolution. This year I’m working on paying special attention to the role stress plays in my life. New […]
Dear Exercise Friends, There is no denying it. Fall is here! It’s time to turn our attention to how we can best work exercise into our new daily schedules so it becomes habit. Getting a daily dose of the right kind of exercise, and sticking with it, is a high priority if we want to […]
