We’ve all seen it – Someone falls. They get scared and stay home more. Which means they get weaker. They need (or want) to go out somewhere. They fall. Is this a self-fulfilling prophecy? Can this cycle be stopped? Yes – it can! According to the webinar I attended this weekend, one exercise you should […]
WHAT SETS YOU APART: HOW TO NAVIGATE STRENGTH AS YOU AGE You want to be independent. You want to be self-sufficient. You want to feel strong. This is part of what sets you apart from others. You put in the time and energy to feel and look better. To have more energy, more vitality. Less […]
HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT PERSONAL TRAINER? Unfortunately, the personal training business is not widely regulated. People can get a PT certification in a relatively short period of time and with not a lot of financial commitment. So – how do you know if someone is actually qualified to train you? How do you […]
EXERCISE THROUGH PARKINSON’S STAGES Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is no cure, various treatments and interventions can help manage its symptoms and improve quality of life. Exercise is your first line of defense – and the only proven intervention to delay symptoms. Exercise not only […]
Picture yourself at your high school reunion. Everybody there is the same age.Yet, some look way older, some look younger. Why? Some (ok – most) would like the easy way out. A magic pill to restore their youth! There is only ONE fountain of youth that’s PROVEN to work – EXERCISE! View it as a […]
Over 200, according to Christian J.Thompson, Ph.D. Extrinsic Factors Intrinsic Factors Exercise is the most important component in a fall prevention intervention showing a 11% reduction in falls occurrence ***There are other interventions, but they are not as effective on theirown (without the addition of exercise) HOW TO PRACTICE BALANCE? Did you know:You must be […]
When I first started as a Delay the Disease trainer, I visited David Zid (the founder)at his facility in Columbus, Ohio.While there, I observed his Parkinson’s bootcamp class.The participants started out by walking or running laps around the gym to warmup. They then dispersed to various stations – core, balance, strength, cardio.Always included: I like […]