Focus: Prevent falls, prevent chronic health , stimulate dopamine, and strengthen body for daily living functions and activities Modalities: relaxation strategies, Tai Chi, massage, music, dance, range of motion movements, strategies for Parkinson and Alzheimers prevention and more Teacher must be patient and open to holistic relaxation exercises for older adults. Immediate placement in variousContinue reading “Group fitness instructors needed in the bay area”
Category Archives: exercise
Exercise and the brain
In a new study, researchers suggest the link between brain health and exercise could be a product of our evolutionary history and our hunter-gatherer past.Researchers document not only the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single exercise session, but also the neurochemical and neurophysiological changes. new study finds those who exercise have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
Welness Mama: How to Avoid the Most Common Fitness Mistakes Women Make
DIY Foaming Face Wash with Hydrosol & Essential Oils I’m a big fan of the oil cleansing method, and I’ve even been known to rub raw honey on my face. For those who are looking for a more traditional soapy way to cleanse skin, I’ve been experimenting with this foaming face wash recipe. It hasContinue reading “Welness Mama: How to Avoid the Most Common Fitness Mistakes Women Make”
Stretching for seniors
Stretching is an excellent thing you can do for your health. These simple, yet effective moves can help you limber up for sports, improve your balance and prevent falls, increase your flexibility, and even help relieve arthritis, back, and knee pain. Joints are the junctions that link bones together. The architecture of each joint — thatContinue reading “Stretching for seniors”
GUIDELINES FOR A GREAT RACE , Marathoners
GUIDELINES FOR A GREAT RACE Practice proper eating in training the night before your long runs/walks. Make sure to include protein with the carbohydrates, a little fat and only a little roughage to avoid stomach issues on race morning. Make your pre-race dinner look like your regular night-before training meal. Your meal the night beforeContinue reading “GUIDELINES FOR A GREAT RACE , Marathoners”
Brain Evolved to Need Exercise
Summary: While much research has shown that exercise can be good for our brains, the link between how physical activity benefits the brain is not clearly understood. In a new study, researchers suggest the link between brain health and exercise could be a product of our evolutionary history and our hunter-gatherer past. Source: University ofContinue reading “Brain Evolved to Need Exercise”
Fitness , exercise and the brain
Aerobic exercise promotes adult neurogenesis by increasing the production of neurotrophic factors (compounds that promote growth or survival of neurons), such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).[46][47][48] Exercise-induced neurogenesis in the hippocampus is associated with measurable improvements in spatial memory.[49][50][51][52] Consistent aerobic exercise over aContinue reading “Fitness , exercise and the brain”
Can A Single Exercise Session Benefit Your Brain?
Summary: Researchers document not only the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single exercise session, but also the neurochemical and neurophysiological changes that occur. Source: IOS Press. Even a single bout of physical activity can have significant positive effects on people’s mood and cognitive functions, according to a new study in Brain Plasticity. In aContinue reading “Can A Single Exercise Session Benefit Your Brain?”
What are some exercises that can help ease scoliosis symptoms?
What are some exercises that can help ease scoliosis symptoms? I recently found out that I have scoliosis, and it’s causing my hips to be out of sync and effecting how I walk. I just want to know what exercises I can do to correct my posture and possibly fix my crooked spine. Connie b.Continue reading “What are some exercises that can help ease scoliosis symptoms?”
Muscle Enzyme Explains Weight Gain in Middle Age, Cancer and Aging
By Dr. Francis Collins The struggle to maintain a healthy weight is a lifelong challenge for many of us. In fact, the average American packs on an extra 30 pounds from early adulthood to age 50. What’s responsible for this tendency toward middle-age spread? For most of us, too many calories and too little exerciseContinue reading “Muscle Enzyme Explains Weight Gain in Middle Age, Cancer and Aging”
Cardio-based body weight exercises
I have been doing 30 min quick fit at nc.fit every day. And here are samples of the workout that is cardio based using your own body weight. How to Use This List Create your own workout: Pick 3 or 4 moves from the list below and add them to any workout. Do the movesContinue reading “Cardio-based body weight exercises”
Calories burned per exercise type
Calories burned per exercise type: Exercise & Calories Burned per Hour 130 lbs 155 lbs 180 lbs 205 lbs Aerobics, general 384 457 531 605 Aerobics, high impact 413 493 572 651 Aerobics, low impact 295 352 409 465 Aerobics, step aerobics 502 598 695 791 Archery 207 246 286 326 Backpacking, Hiking with packContinue reading “Calories burned per exercise type”
Slowing bone loss with weight-bearing exercise
Image: iStock As with loss of muscle mass, bone strength starts to decline earlier than you might imagine, slipping at an average rate of 1% per year after age 40. About 10.2 million Americans have osteoporosis, which is defined by weak and porous bones, and another 43 million are at risk for it. NumerousContinue reading “Slowing bone loss with weight-bearing exercise”
Parkinson and Exercises
Parkinson’s Disease and Exercises Dancing with music is the best exercise followed by Tai Chi. When lying on the bed, use the ROM exercise given by Physical therapists for bed-ridden clients. Pilates stretches your body and practice stretching as you wake up the morning. Call Connie for bay area caregivers at 408-854-1883 for 24-hr responseContinue reading “Parkinson and Exercises”