This week we dive into how changes happen to the body with the Bridging® process. When your muscles have had some type of trauma, or are upset, this is how Bridging® calms, supports and guides them back to working together. The key words to remember are Hug, Rock, and Wiggle. Read on … Bridging®: How […]
The theme for this week … Physical activity in the outdoors is so amazing for our well-being! That said, there are inherent risks primarily related to falling. This is the third is a series about being active outdoors. You can read the first, which outlined benefits of being active outdoors, and the second, on how […]
The theme for this week … My passion related to being active and well-being includes the role of muscles and strength. (You can follow my own strength training journey on Instagram.) I want you to be clear about why strength training is one of the MOST important things you can do for your health. Here […]
The theme for this week … You may be wondering how to add recently discussed strength and balance recommendations into your daily life. It can be a challenge, so here are some tips to building new habits. Read on … Creating new habits — how? Yes, frequent readers have now learned that you should be […]
The Theme for This Week … Recently I wrote about balance being more than standing on one leg, and the challenges of balance in the dark. Keeping steady while turning is one more important aspect of your physical balance abilities. Turning balance can be as challenging for children as it is for older adults. Continuing […]
The theme for this week … Recently I wrote about balance being more than standing on one leg. Continuing with the theme of balance, nighttime brings unique challenges due to limitations of our visual sensory feedback. Read on … Balance at night A lesser known aspect of physical balance is related to the impact of […]
The theme for this week … Recently I wrote about bone health and that the real health risk is from falling, not osteoporosis. Balance is essential for fall prevention, and much more. But what is balance? And how do you know if you have an issue? Read on … Balance basics When we talk about […]
The theme for this week … kids and their balance Balance is something we don’t usually think about for children. But when their behavior or effort at school frustrates us, you might consider balance. There is a link. Read on … Poor balance in kids looks like a lot of other things It is well […]
The theme for this week … finding your balance Is your ability to exercise impacted by a sense of instability or even a fear of falling? Poor balance can be a side effect from being sick, especially COVID. For children this instability may present as reluctance or refusal to participate. Read on … Balance challenges […]
The theme for this week … being active needs balance! Do you refer to your kids as clumsy or accident prone? Maybe this describes you too? Poor physical balance can be the reason people opt out of being active. However, there is more to improving balance then just practicing balance exercises. Read on … What […]