Alzheimer's poor sleep link
Posted on09 Nov 2013
Tags2013november09_senioractivity_a, activity, alzheimers, beta-amyloid, dementia, fitness, health, hormones, illness, insomnia, lifestyle, over 60, senior, sleep, sleep patterns
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Poor sleep as you get older may not only leave you feeling tired out but could have an impact on the level... Read More
The ultimate relaxing tonic treat!
Posted on08 Nov 2013
Tags2013november08_massagetherapy_a, acupressure, ayurvedic, lymphatic drainage massage, manipulation. swedish, massage, muscle, myofascial release, pain, pamper, reflexology, reiki, relaxation, spa, thai, therapy
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Therapeutic massage can be applied as part of rehabilitation and recovery, promoting health and healing through a variety of techniques. It can... Read More
How resistance training works!
Posted on27 Oct 2013
Tags2013october27_trx_a, cardiovascular, core, exercise, fat, fitness, good cholesterol, health, mass, muscle fibers, protein, resistance training, strength, tone, trx, weight loss
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TRX is the ultimate total body workout which utilizes the idea of resistance training. Cables that are suspended are used to get... Read More
Be in the Pink this October!
Posted on20 Oct 2013
Tags2013october20_womensfitness_a, breast cancer awareness, charitable, charity, fitness, good cause, health, lifestyle, october, pink ribbon, prevention, preventive mastectomy, recovery, rehabilitation, research, survivor, women
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The numbers can be shocking: one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. So October has been... Read More
Improve Pilates concentration power!
Posted on28 Sep 2013
Tags2013september28_pilates_a, alignment, body awareness, concentration, contrology, core strength, fitness, focus, functional training, health, mind, mindfulness, pilates
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“A thinking way of movement,” was how the founder of Pilates described the controlled exercise which offers, “complete coordination of body, mind,... Read More
Why a woman needs a strong backbone!
Posted on20 Sep 2013
Tags2013september20_womensfitness_a, acupressure, back pain, chiropractic, fitness, health, injury, manipulation, rehabilitation, spinal alignment, technique, therapy
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To function in a busy world where demands and challenges, both physically and mentally come from all quarters, it is essential that... Read More
What real women really want!
Body images of women have changed with fluctuating trends over the years, and amongst the media images and fashions of the day,... Read More
More safety first for seniors!
Posted on09 Sep 2013
Tags2013september09_senioractivity_a, 70s, 80s, ageing, class, diana nyad, exercise, fitness, health, injury, longevity, low impact, low intensity, over 60s, rehabilitation, safety, senior, swim, training, world record
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Diana Nyad has become the first person to swim the 100+ miles across the Straits of Florida between Cuba and Florida, after... Read More
Return to fitness through Contrology!
Posted on29 Aug 2013
Tags2013august29_pilates_a, alignment, back pain, class, contrology, core strength, exercise, fitness, functional training, health, pilates, rehabilitation, spine, stability, workout
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While it may have millions of avid followers, there are many more people who have yet to understand how Pilates can transform... Read More
Getting started with TRX!
Posted on24 Aug 2013
Tags2013august24_trx_a, body weight, cardio, dynamic, exercise, fitness, gravity, health, resistance training, stamina, strength, suspension, trx, workout
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TRX allows you to move different muscles at the same time, in positions and ways that you might find challenging in a... Read More