Walking Power

June 20, 2016Posted in Balance, Everyday Life, Exercises, Fall Prevention, Gait, Gait, Health Tips, WalkingWritten by Mary Ann Wilson, RNLeave a comment

IMPROVE WALKING POWER ONE STEP AT A TIME By Sit and Be Fit TV Host Mary Ann Wilson, RN Taking just one step involves coordination of many different body parts. We rarely think about all the connections that have to be in place to make moving forward possible. However, if you have ever had an […]

Gait Initiation Exercises

June 12, 2015Posted in Exercises, Gait, Senior Fitness Instructor TipsWritten by Gretchen Wilson1 Comment

Gait Initiation is the first step in the gait cycle. The initial movement from the standing static posture to the first step forward can be controlled and strengthened through practice exercises. Here are two exercises from the Sit and Be Fit BET manual (Balance Enhancement Training). These are good exercises for senior fitness instructors to integrate […]

Get Your Gait On

May 22, 2015Posted in GaitWritten by Gretchen WilsonLeave a comment

Here’s something every boomer needs to know. Improving your gait needs to start now because it’s a building block for good balance and preventing falls. Why is fall prevention important? Unfortunately, falls are the number one reason older adults lose their independence. None of us want to give up our freedom or have a fall […]

Gait and Posture Tips for Walking

May 21, 2015Posted in Exercises, Gait, Gait, Posture, WalkingWritten by Gretchen Wilson1 Comment

Experts agree that walking is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to keep your body tuned up. Spending time walking properly will also help improve your balance. Whether you’re walking to get fit or training for a special event, you’ll get more out of your daily jaunt if you keep these gait and posture […]