This photo features some of our Skills and Drills participants (Cooper, Mackenzie, Mari, Don and Isabelle) that train with swim coach, Mary Kay Bakken. They all swim on the Fox Valley Special Recreation swim team.
It’s Men’s Health Week. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
When you decide to start personal training here are some key questions you can ask to get to know your trainer and learn whether you are both compatible.
As we get older our exercise goals change along with our health and fitness needs. Men still want to look and feel good but also need to focus on factors such as longevity and overall health.
Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work together. This makes daily activities such as walking, running, and sitting much easier.
Runners of all fitness levels can benefit from incorporating Pilates into their training/workout routine. Pilates can help runners to improve performance and reduce injury.
Go for a walk after dinner. After sharing your meal, go for a family walk outdoors to explore the neighborhood. For even more fun, take the family pet along.
Keep active each day by adding these simple activities to your daily routine.
– Take the stairs whenever you can
– Hand wash your car
– Ride your bike to work
– Take a dance class
– Work on your garden
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, “For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), exercise is more than keeping healthy — it is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and activities of daily living.
Neck Rotations – Sit upright with your shoulders down. Look straight ahead. Slowly turn your head towards your left shoulder as far as is comfortable. Hold for 5 seconds and return to the starting position.
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