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 […]

Dance to Ward Off Dementia and Falls

January 21, 2016Posted in Balance, Brain Health, Emotional Wellness, Fitness, Gait, Health TipsWritten by Mary Ann Wilson, RNLeave a comment

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 […]

Gait and Balance

May 22, 2015Posted in Balance, Gait, Health TipsWritten by Gretchen Wilson1 Comment

Paying attention to our gait as we grow older is important because it plays a crucial role in balance and fall prevention. To understand how gait affects balance let’s look at the physiological changes that affect gait as we age. These changes, which take place as a natural part of aging, can be slowed down […]

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 […]