Author – Lori Sherlock, Ed.D. lsherlock@hsc.wvu.edu What are Neurobics? Why are we Interested in Brain Health? Cognitive decline & development of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease Benefits of Neurobics Physical Exercise is Equally Important in Brain Health Creating Neurobics: Intensity & Complexity: “It could be argued that the recovery period is equally important as the exercise […]
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What grip strength can tell you about how well you’re aging
Author – Gretchen Reynolds posted on The Washington Post January 18, 2023 Want to know how well you’re aging? Check your grip strength. Grip strength is closely linked to mortality in people of all incomes, and may be a better indicator of life expectancy than blood pressure. A recent study of 1,275 men and women found that those […]
Training the invisible generation – Smashing stereotypes of mature fitness: Part 2
MAR 29, 2021 | BY NETWORK In this second of a two-part series, Leigh Sherry and Lianne Tiemens explore the key areas to focus on in order to deliver effective and safe workouts for the increasing mature aged population. Leigh Sherry is an accredited Exercise Physiologist based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, where she runs SmartLife® Health & Fitness. Leigh […]
‘Your oldies are so cute’ – Smashing stereotypes of mature fitness: Part 1
JAN 18, 2021 | BY NETWORK In this first of a two-part series Leigh Sherry and Lianne Tiemens discuss the need to shake up industry perceptions about fitness delivery to older adults. Leigh Sherry is an accredited Exercise Physiologist based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, where she runs SmartLife® Health & Fitness. Leigh is also a group fitness instructor of more […]
Living Better After Cancer
Source: Channel News Asia/Health Matters A curable cancer can be the catalyst for better physical and mental health. Amid splashes of pool water and laughter, Yu Poh Leng’s voice pierces through the blaring up-tempo music, “3, 2, 1… Catch your breath, very good!” Filled with energy, she barely breaks a sweat at a poolside 10 […]
Beauty, Brains, or Brawn
Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Aqua Exercise Expert Julie […]
Super Core Training
Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Italian Aqua Fitness Expert […]
Insightful Insights
Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Author Ian Levia. Cueing […]
Aqua Personal: Aquatic Personal Training
Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Aqua Fitness Expert Roxana […]
We Be Stylin’
Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Author and Aqua Fitness […]