Preventing Osteoporosis & Fractures…how to Avoid Brittle Bones Did you know … 70% of people over 65 with osteoporosis have never been screened and don’t know they have it? AND There are more osteoporosis related fractures yealy than breast cancer, strokes, and heart attacks combined? Osteoporosis is not just a disease of old people or of women. People of all ages can have low bone density including men and young adults. Children’s poor diets and lack of activity will give them a greater chance of having low bone density at a younger age. We reach the peak of our bone mass at about age 30. How might you know if you should be concerned about...
Read MoreEssential Oils For Fitness Interview with Adam Ringham Essentially Fit Essential Oils For Physical Fitness, Weight Training and Weight Management Have you ever wondered why you need a cup of coffee every morning and then that coke or mountain dew during the afternoon? Maybe you are a full blown addict. We all know these things are not good for us, but how do we get out of the habit of artificially boosting our energy to get us through and still get through our day? I encourage you to begin anew and learn how to use essential oils for fitness and find yourself not needing those nasty drinks to pep you up anymore. On July 21, @ 12 pm MST (recorded Link) I will...
Read MoreWould you like relieve foot pain? Santa came early this year to my studio. He was thinking about my clients with foot pain and wanted to give them some relief. So, new to my Core Align Pilates studio I have a Balanced Body Foot Corrector. Its original design and purpose was to release and strengthen the muscles in the foot. These often over abused workhorses can throw off the body’s alignment and form hard to change movement patterns that haunt us as we age. The Foot Corrector strengthens and lifts the arch of the foot, and improves balance and gait. The foot corrector is a great tool for athletes wanting to tune up their game, reprogram harmful foot and...
Read MoreToday is Pilates Day! As I am hanging out with my daughter at Daisy camp outside of Gandby, CO -I am watching children at play, roller skating, rock climbing and archery to name a few. While noticing how girls navigate the new challenges given to their bodies, It is not surprising that as they grow and develop unnatural habits begin and lead to injury especially if they participate in sports. “Growth plate injuries account for approximately 30% of bone related injuries in children and adolescents(Caine, et al,2006). Injury to to the growth plate may lead to compromised bone development.”* It’s uncanny that I brought my brand new copy of [Pilates for...
Read MoreBuild Bone Health through the Colorado Get Movin’ Challenge Calling all Colorado residents- are you concerned about your bone health? I encourage you to join me and take advantage of the Colorado Get Movin’ Colorado to improve your bone density this August. Just log 30 Minutes of walking a day or any form of exercise from August 1-30 and help prove Colorado is the healthiest state in the nation. It takes three weeks to build a habit, Why not make a healthy habit and build strong bones while you are at it. Already doing it? Give your friends the gift of bone health by Inviting them to do the challenge with you! Exercise is always more fun with friends,...
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