Welcome to a brand new Exercise Video Series with Nancy L. Fitness to honor the 32nd Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day 2025. Read more about it here: Join us for the 32nd Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day STRETCHING Types of Stretching General Stretching Guidelines: BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY TIME TO WORK OUT! Warm… Continue reading 32nd Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day 2025 – NEW Exercise Video Series with Nancy L. Fitness
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Join us for the 32nd Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 This event is the nation's largest annual health and wellness event for older adults. It is celebrated as part of Older Americans Month. As a senior, feeling well is the best return on your health investment. Regular physical activity helps to improve the health of older adults. Stay active with this… Continue reading Join us for the 32nd Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day
What are hip flexors?
This content outlines the importance of hip flexors for movement and the effects of prolonged sitting, which can lead to tightness and discomfort. Key hip flexors include the psoas, iliacus, rectus femoris, and sartorius. Stretching exercises are recommended to relieve tightness, enhance flexibility, and alleviate potential low back pain.
The Importance of Stretching for Flexibility and Performance
Stretching enhances muscle elasticity, tone, and flexibility, improving balance and circulation. It prepares the body for exercise by warming up muscles and increasing range of motion, thus reducing injury risks. Different stretching techniques serve unique purposes, with dynamic stretches for warm-ups and static stretches for cool-downs to aid recovery and flexibility.
Chair Exercises Part 4
The final part of the Chair Exercises series focuses on standing routines using a chair for support. It features exercises such as Side Lunge, Rear Leg Extension, Side Leg Lift, Hip Flexion, and Circle, aimed at strengthening and increasing flexibility. Each exercise includes guidelines for execution and recommended repetitions.
Chair Exercises Part 3
This article is the third installment of a four-part series on chair exercises, focusing on strengthening various muscle groups. It emphasizes a warm-up followed by exercises like chair stands, overhead arm extensions, and seated heel raises, which enhance strength, flexibility, and relaxation. Detailed instructions for each exercise are provided.
Chair Exercises Part 2
This article is the second part of a four-part series on chair exercises, focusing on more advanced routines designed to strengthen various muscle groups. It includes warm-up activities followed by exercises like rotational chops, isometric external rotations, inner thigh squeezes, and knee extensions to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance.
Chair Exercises Part 1
This article begins a four-part series on chair exercises, suitable for individuals starting a fitness routine. Chair exercises can enhance strength, flexibility, and balance while being low-impact, making them ideal for those with mobility issues or chronic pain. Part 1 details various exercises, including shoulder rotations and leg lifts.
Reduce the Risk of Falls, Coaching Plan by Nancy L Fitness
The NancyLFitness Coaching Plan aims to reduce fall risks by enhancing leg strength and overall physical activity. It includes an initial fitness survey, consultation, and personalized training sessions. Regular follow-ups ensure progress, motivation, and adjustments to maintain results. Accessible online, this plan supports independent living and improved well-being.
Exercise Medicine – Heart Disease
Regular exercise is vital for managing chronic conditions like heart disease. It can prevent and reduce symptoms, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance overall well-being. Exercise also aids in maintaining balance, muscle strength, and an independent lifestyle as we age. The recommended exercise program includes aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance training.
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