JulieSeniorFitOct 8, 20201 min readHeart and Brain HealthRecently published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, a study followed participants with mild cognitive impairment for one year to...
JulieSeniorFitOct 2, 20201 min readBenefits of Exercise for the Client with Type 2 DiabetesRecent study from Medical & Science in Sport & Exercise reveal that exercise programs with aerobic training or combination of aerobics...
JulieSeniorFitSep 21, 20201 min readFALL PREVENTION----Neuromotor Exercises for Older AdultsSimply put balance/fall prevention exercises to include agility and proprioception activities. Why? To prevent and reduce falls. ...
JulieSeniorFitSep 20, 20201 min readFlexibility Exercises for Older AdultsStretching activities on 2 or more days per week. Hold a stretch for 30 to 60 seconds is ideal if your body allows it. If difficult in...
JulieSeniorFitSep 18, 20201 min readResistance Exercise Recommendation for Older AdultsExercises should target the major muscle groups to include upper and lower body. -Aim for 3 times per week, 8 to 10 exercises, 2 to 3...
JulieSeniorFitSep 16, 20201 min readAerobic Exercise Recommendations for Older AdultsAerobic Exercise Moderate intensity 5 or more days a week for 30 to 60 minutes -Examples include walking, aquatic exercise, stationary...
JulieSeniorFitSep 13, 20201 min read10 Benefits of regular exercise/physical activity1) Lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality 2) Lower risk of many diseases and conditions including...