Benefits of a Flexibility Program
Benefits of a flexibility program : Increase range of motion. More freedom of movement is achieved when a joint may be moved across its whole range of motion…
Stay Active Against Arthritis
When it comes to arthritis, moving is medication, and motion is lotion for the body. Having a complete workout regimen while suffering from arthritis improves joint mobility and muscle strength.
Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Exercise regularly. Numerous studies have shown that those who participate in regular physical activity have a lesser chance of developing Alzheimer's disease and a decline in their mental function.
Sit Less, Move More!
A frequent New Year's saying is "new year, new me." If you want to incorporate a bit more exercise into your everyday routine, you can simply move a little more each day.
Athlete Spotlight: Madonna Buder
Madonna Buder holds the record for the oldest woman to complete a triathlon. Which she completed at the age of 82 in Canada in 2012.
Motor Coordination for Seniors
For active aging individuals, motor coordination is necessary to perform simple and complex tasks such as walking, cleaning and climbing stairs.
Why Cleaning Fitness Equipment is Important
Gyms and fitness areas are a perfect place for germs and bacteria to grow, not cleaning fit-ness equipment properly can affect the health of individuals who use fitness rooms and gyms.
Walking for Health
Walking is a great form of low impact physical activity, that helps improve or maintain your overall physical health. Minimal equipment is required, can be done at anytime of the day, and is done at your level!
Monitoring Your Exercise Intensity
When exercising it may be difficult to know how hard your body is working. Using the following tools will help you monitor your effort; the talk test and rate of perceived exertion are the best and easiest to use. The best part is that no equipment is needed!
Keep Your Immune System In Top Shape!
For years, health and fitness professionals have been counseling patients about the need to keep their immune systems strong, emphasizing exercise, nutrition and sleep. As the COVID-19 pandemic toll continues to grow...
Heart Recovery Test after Exercise
During exercise your heart rate should be well above your resting heart rate. Even though that is important, what you should be looking at is your heart’s ability to recover, post workout.