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The Effects of Stopping Exercise for Two Weeks in Older Adults
2 weeks of inactivity in older adults can lead to declines in: Exercise helps maintain brain health by improving blood flow to the hippocampus. After just a few days brain fog may occur. Detraining, the loss of physiological adaptations of exercise (reduction in muscle mass / strength / endurance), is the body’s adjustment to the…
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Good Nutrition through a Balanced Diet
Eating a balanced diet helps to provide the nutritional support needed to maintain a healthy, energetic life. So, what is a balanced diet? The word, diet, is derived from the Greek word, diaita, meaning “way of living” / “lifestyle”. A balanced diet Includes a combination of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.…
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Water Aerobics
Water / Aqua Aerobics, exercising in water, provides a good workout. Its low-impact, complete body (core, arms, legs, glutes and back) workout strengthens muscles. It helps reduce blood pressure and improves cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate and endurance. Furthermore, due to the buoyancy of water, there is no high impact strain on bones joints and muscles, facilitating movement and improving…
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The Lat Pulldown
The lat pulldown works by pulling an overhead bar down to chest level. This exercise targets muscles in the back: Latissimus dorsi (“lats”) Rhomboids, Teres Major, Middle back along with the Biceps. Exercising these muscles works to improve pulling strength and posture. Using different grips on the lat pull down will provide different muscular emphasis:…
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Functional Mobility
The basis for independence as we age is functional mobility. Functional mobility is the capability to successfully perform everyday activities, Activities of Dailey Living (ADL’s). Good functional mobility means that you can move without assistance, walk, go up and down stairs, stand up from a seated position, and easily get in and out of a…
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