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 […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Keeping your spine flexible and mobile is not only good for your body but it’s actually improving your cognitive functioning. Dr. Roger Sperry, Nobel Prize Recipient for Brain Research, tells us that “90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine.” If […]
Leg strengthening exercises with a resistance band By Mary Ann Wilson, RN One of the most common changes seen in the aging process is a reduction in muscle mass. The loss of mass is greater in the lower extremities than in the upper extremity muscle groups. There is as much as a 30% decline in […]
Recommended workouts to improve balance and posture: Sit and Be Fit Chair Exercise Basics Sit and Be Fit Season 14 Sit and Be Fit Season 13 Sit and Be Fit Season 12
Most of us are aware of the importance of maintaining good balance as we age. Static poses can help. As the name suggests these types of exercises are done while standing still, either on one leg or two. In this article we’ll focus on single-leg static exercises. You will notice that, in addition to strengthening […]
*Note: Taking 4 or more medications increases fall risk. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends you review a complete list of your medications (including over the counter medications and supplements) with a pharmacist to make sure there are no interactions that may be increasing fall risk. Recommended workouts to improve balance: Chair Exercise Basics Season 14 Season […]
Learn a little bit about the role that the somatosensory system plays in balance by reading the article above. Exercises such as the Stocking Feet Grips activate the sensory receptors in your feet. Often times, especially when we are always wearing shoes, we lose touch with the sensation on the bottom of our feet. It’s easy […]
Sit and Be Fit workouts incorporate a lot of dance choreography and frequent changes in movement patterns. There’s a good reason for that. This style of exercise promotes physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Dance has long-term benefits that are now being recognized by science thanks to a growing number of “healthy aging” researchers. Results of […]
