If you have a desk job, chances are you also have a pain in your neck. Poor desk ergonomics and improper sitting posture may be wreaking havoc on your neck and spine. For most of us, a little daily attention in the form of a few simple stretches will help keep our necks happy and healthy.
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Tags: lifestyle habits, workplace exercise, flexibility, stretches, core exercises
How to Improve Balance: 6 Steps for Seniors
Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Thu, Dec 08, 2011 @ 07:10 PM
One in every three adults over age 65 fall each year, and 20-30% of those falls will result in moderate to severe injuries. (Source: Centers for Disease Control) Many people who fall develop a fear of falling again that can limit their activity and mobility. To stay mobile and indpendent as you age, maintaining your balance is a must. If your balance is beginning to waver, check out these six steps to improve balance that can help you feel more stable and secure.
Tags: balance, exercise, safety, senior exercise, core exercises
Once you've spent a couple weeks building up the endurance of your deepest core muscles with Stage 1 of our core exercises for Baby Boomers, you're ready to move on to more advanced techniques and bigger movements.
Core Exercises for Baby Boomers: What, No Crunches?
Posted by LeeAnn Langdon on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 @ 02:40 PM
I think most Baby Boomers realize that strong core muscles support and stabilize the spine and provide a base of support for every move we make with our bodies. We know that core endurance can help eliminate many types of low back pain. And we know that a strong core is essential for maintaining balance as we age. But if you haven't been a regular exerciser for a few years, you may find it hard to keep up in the abs of steel class at your local gym, or even beginning Pilates.
Tags: balance, Baby Boomer, core exercises, abdominal exercises