Functional Resistance Training: Heel Raise
This is our fifth and last part of the Functional Resistance Training series, and in this episode, we will be discussing the Hell Raise. If there is a chance you …
Functional Resistance Training: Carioca Step
This is the fourth and our second to last post of the Functional Resistance Training series. In this episode, we will be discussing the Carioca Step. Read back the previous …
Functional Resistance Training: Partial Squat
We are now on the third episode of our Functional Resistance Exercises series and we will be discussing the Partial Squat. If you haven’t already, please read through our previous …
Functional Resistance Training: The Bridge
This is the second blog post discussing the Functional Resistance Exercises. If you haven’t already, please check out the previous post explaining the Scapular Retraction exercise. If you have done …
Functional Resistance Training: Scapular Retraction
Welcome to the Functional Resistance Exercises for the older adult series! As we all know, walking is a great activity which comes with many benefits including improvements in aerobic fitness, …
Brain Awareness Week: Exercise & Its Many Benefits for Brain Health
This week, while being the week of St. Patrick’s Day, is also National Brain Awareness Week! So while we have plenty of reasons to be celebrating this week, we should …
Exercising & Where to Start
As we’re all aware, there are a multitude of benefits from exercising as an older adult or someone with a chronic medical condition, and it’s never too late to start. …
No Smoking Day & COPD
Today, February 26, is National No Smoking Day! While on No Smoking Day we should be keeping in mind smoking’s impact on ourselves and those around us, one ramification of …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Why is exercise so important for breast cancer survivors? October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we want you and your loved ones to be breast aware. Breast cancer is …
How Often Should You Be Exercising Weekly?
Do you ever wonder how often you should be exercising? Do you feel as though you could be doing more? The verdict is out for how much older …