Dec 29, 2018 | Blood Pressure, Exercise, Health Information, Natural Remedies
There’s lots of talk about high blood pressure. Over one-third of the United States has been afflicted with what American Heart Association calls the “silent killer.” Silent, because it is a disease that often has no signs or symptoms and unfortunately, often develops...
Feb 17, 2017 | Exercise, Health Information
If a walk in the park no longer seems easy or enjoyable, the toe stand exercise is for you! It will help make that stroll in the park fun and relaxing by strengthening your calves and ankles and restoring stability and balance. 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width...
Dec 22, 2016 | Exercise, Health Information
Traditional push-ups are a great way to work muscles in the arms, shoulders, and chest; however, they can be difficult to complete correctly, especially for the older generation. You can modify this exercise and still get health benefits by doing wall push-ups. Face a...
Oct 21, 2016 | Exercise, Health Information
For the first triceps (the muscle at the back of your upper arm) exercise: Sit with good posture in a chair, holding a dumbbell in your right hand Raise the dumbbell above your head, and stabilize your right arm by placing your left hand on your right elbow Slowly...
Sep 23, 2016 | Exercise, Newsletter
Here are three levels of balance exercises that you can do to improve your balance and overall fitness. Pick the one that best fits your abilities and let us know how it works for you. Weight shifts (Difficulty Level – 1): Stand with your feet shoulder-width...
Aug 26, 2016 | Exercise, Health Information
Knee extension exercise will help strengthen your knees, which will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. Strengthening your knees will also allow you to walk and climb stairs with greater ease and comfort. Sit on a chair with your back straight and...
