A short walk to help the brain
We are generally aware that exercise improves brain function and memory, but we haven’t been sure, how intensely or for how long one needs to exercise to get these positive…
Starting running feet of runners
Everything Starts With Your Feet
I have for a long time been a proponent of working from the feet up when it comes to sports conditioning, such as in my specialties golfing, skiing, and skating.…
Moving From HIIT To LIIT
For the last couple of years, HIIT, or high intensity interval training has been the buzzword in fitness. Coming up on the scene is its gentler cousin LIIT, known as…
Portrait of Happy Young couple on the field in spring
What’s the point of counting steps?
There has become a magic number when it comes to health, “the 10,000 steps”! But does counting steps really make a difference in our health and weight loss? The 10,000…
Boxing For Parkinson’s
After being diagnosed with Parkinsons, many people take up Boxing, and boxing conditioning, as it has been proven to decrease the symptoms of Parkins condition. Some choose to do it…
Intentional Movement
While teaching a fitness class for Parkinson’s patients, I noticed some very uncoordinated foot movements. I started observing this tendency more closely and started doing some research. I found out…
Elderly woman fell on the floor
How To Prevent Falls
Falling is the number one injury to Seniors. About 1/3 can expect to fall each year. The risk is greatly increased for people with Parkinsons – the imbalance, stiffness and…