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Exercise is a great way to stay in shape and feel super. Pregnancy
does not change this for most women. Despite the differences in your
body, exercise is still important. Some studies have suggested that
exercise during pregnancy will help with an easier and shorter labor
and birth, fewer cesarean surgeries, a quicker recovery postpartum,
a quicker return to your pre-pregnancy weight, not to mention a
healthier feeling pregnancy.
It can help to decrease fatigue—even in the first semester,
by enabling a better quality sleep.
Aches and pains associated with pregnancy can be decreased.
Exercise during pregnancy has been shown to help women return to
their pre-pregnancy weight sooner and easier after giving birth.
Although finding time to exercise with a new baby can be
challenging there are many positive rewards.
OLDER ADULT SPECIALIST CERTIFIED
Physical Activity is important in the maintenance of health and
quality of life with age. Physical Activity reduces the health risks
of a p
erson
at any age.
Placing a physical demand on the cardiovascular system as well as
regular movement of the muscles and joints helps to maintain
independence for an older adult.
Resistance training for the older adult reduces the rate of
muscle loss that occurs with age.
Exercise that promotes movement in a full range of motion
helps to maintain flexibility and mobility.
Regular physical activity helps to reduce the risk of falls
by improving balance and coordination. It can help to delay the
decline of nerve functioning and reaction time.
It can reduce stress and anxiety, enabling better sleep and
relaxation. In
general—physical activity helps to promote a sense of well-being and
improves physiological and psychological functioning.
Wellness is good health in the broadest context.
It involves one’s approach to living, and emphasizing the
total person’s wellness.
There are many factors involved in one’s holistic health and
well-being. Health is a
resource for daily living.
Many people do not have an appreciation for their health.
To be well and healthy is much more than just being free from
illness and disease.
Many people will get accustomed to feeling a certain way and do not
have any specific symptoms of disease.
However, they
may
be chronically tired and easily fatigued, depressed, tense or just
bored with the way their lives are going.
This way of life is not healthy—but can be changed.
Making a lifestyle change such as choosing to become
physically active requires determination and persistence.
Many clients need some assistance with motivation, goal
setting and planning.
Nutrition is important to ones physical and mental well-being.
Healthy eating should not be equated with dieting, or
deprivation. The foods
we eat provide our bodies with the energy we need for healthy.
functioning. Learn
health promoting behaviors, weight management strategies, and how to
incorporate them into your life.
R.A.B CORE Level I and II CERTIFIED
The Stability Ball is a simple yet versatile tool for exercise.
It is also referred to as A Swiss Ball, Gym Ball, Fit Ball or
Physio Ball.
It is the
instability
of the ball that makes it a
unique and useful piece of equipment.
Common complaints among office workers
of low back pain, neck and shoulder pain and tension are
often improved by strengthening the core m
uscles.
With certain activities such as sitting, kneeling, standing,
your spine is prone to come out of its neutral position,
When focused we can maintain this neutral position, but when
stabilizing muscles become overtired, the posture is lost.
With good core stability, you can maintain a neutral position
for a much longer time.
Since we use our core muscles in all positions and activities,
strengthening them has many advantages and is preventative as well.
The more you challenge these muscles the stronger they
become. Ball exercises
can improve your balance, posture, coordination , reaction time,
righting reflexes, joint mobility and pain control.
They are also fun to do!
BOSU—Integrated Balance Training CERTIFIED
Neuromuscular Physiology, which helps to define human movement is
the science that backs up this approach to training.
The BOSU is a devi
ce
that can be integrated with all types of fitness training, or used
on its own as a functional conditioning tool.
The BOSU can be used for or with sports conditioning, aerobic
and anaerobic training, stabilization, balance and agility training,
strength, stability and flexibility training for the entire body.
It can also be used in conjunction with resistance training,
weights, bands and other equipment and with Yoga and Pilates.