JulieSeniorFitJul 16, 20231 min readFairfax County Parktakes Article-- Fall 2023https://issuu.com/fcpa/docs/parktakes-fa23_1be398ea5eccd2/6 Hi all, My article regrading the benefits of aquatic exercise with references...
JulieSeniorFitMay 14, 20232 min readAquatic Exercise and Outcomes for People with Parkinson’s Disease (PwP)PwP Case Study
JulieSeniorFitMay 13, 20232 min readAquatic Exercise and Outcomes for Participants with OA Knee using PD-focused ExercisesAquatic PD focused exercises and OA knee
JulieSeniorFitSep 5, 20211 min readRecommended products for aquatic exerciseAquatic Dumbbells Aquatic dumbbells will feel very light until they are under the water. I recommend Theraband, available on Amazon. The...
JulieSeniorFitSep 1, 20211 min readRecommended Beginner Exercise Equipment Dumbbells For most beginners 2 lb dumbbells are a good starting weight for upper body exercises. Ankle Weights Ankle weights anywhere...
JulieSeniorFitJul 4, 20211 min readWhat is Ai Chi?Ai Chi is an aquatic exercise format inspired by tai chi and qigong. Ai Chi is a wonderful choice if you are looking for a recovery or...
JulieSeniorFitJun 27, 20211 min readHealing benefits of waterBruce Becker, MD, MS, director of the National Aquatics and Sports Medicine Institute and adjunct professor at Washington State...
JulieSeniorFitJun 20, 20211 min readMind-Body Connection with Aquatic ExerciseWhat are examples of mind-body connection for aquatic exercise? Exercise formats that create a mindful and purposeful body movements to...
JulieSeniorFitJun 13, 20211 min read6 Benefits of walking1. Lowers body mass index (BMI) 2. Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol 3. Lowers fasting blood sugar (glucose) 4. Improve memory and...
JulieSeniorFitJun 6, 20211 min readImprove mental health with exerciseRegular exercisers report fewer mental health burdens Any and all types of exercise are beneficial in reducing mental health burdens...
JulieSeniorFitMay 23, 20211 min readMobility and Older WomenResearch shows light activity roughly five hours a day reduces risk of mobility loss or disability. Light activity includes the...
JulieSeniorFitMay 9, 20211 min readAquatics and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)Physical activity might reduce RA symptoms and make activities of daily living (ADLs) easier to do increasing independence. The aquatic...
JulieSeniorFitApr 4, 20211 min readExercise and your immune systemACSM and CDC recommendations for minimum exercise: Moderate intensity aerobic exercise 30 minutes 5 days per week or ·Vigorous intensity...
JulieSeniorFitMar 31, 20211 min readAquatic Fall Prevention and BalanceWhy an aquatic exercise class or personal training? • decrease weight bearing/load on the joints • increase muscle strength and range of...
JulieSeniorFitJan 18, 20211 min readExercise linked to longevity"Sit less, move more and often" --Move at least 24 minutes a day (minimum needed to reduce premature death) *Can be broken into short...
JulieSeniorFitJan 4, 20211 min readStrength Training BenefitsIn addition to helping you lose weight, increasing strength can help you improve these factors: blood pressure cholesterol levels insulin...
JulieSeniorFitDec 1, 20201 min readIncreasing physical activity during a pandemic2018 guideline for Physical Activity recommendations include the following: At least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity aerobic...
JulieSeniorFitNov 22, 20201 min read"Motion is lotion, rest is rust"What is Sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is age related muscle loss. This will make common everyday activities harder, such as standing up from a...
JulieSeniorFitNov 14, 20201 min readCOVID-19 exercise recommendationsExercise at home or outdoors following all COVID-19 precautions: wear a mask when around others, maintain social distance, and wash hands...
JulieSeniorFitOct 12, 20201 min readPhysical Activity and COVID-19--- Exercise is Medicine!Simply walking 30 minutes a day can provide the following: Improve immune and inflammation responses to viral infections Reduce...