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Injury/Illness & Exercise

8/31/2017

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Steps to Consider Prior to Exercising After an Injury/Illness
An injury/illness usually leaves an impact on our body, we tend to have less energy and lack the ability to do things we use to be able to do. I was just in a major accident and it has been hard for me to sit back and let my body heal before jumping back into exercise. No matter what age you are or what your physical abilities are, an injury or an illness takes time to heal. It is so important that you listen to your body through your recovery, we all know how joyful movement is but we need to ease into it to prevent further injury.
Please consider these steps prior to reintroducing exercise into your regular routine.
  1. Ease back into it - maybe only do half of what you did prior to the injury/illness.
  2. Be patient - you may not have the same energy or strength that you had prior to the injury/illness.
  3. Start with walking or swimming - because these are gentle on the body.
  4. Pain is the body’s signal that you have gone too far or done too much - so please don’t over do it, listen to your body. We don’t want you causing further injury.
  5. Eat well - consume leafy greens & drink plenty of  water to reduce inflammation.​  
Author: Samantha Borba
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Osteoporosis & Falls

8/30/2017

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The link between falls and osteoporosis
What is Osteoporosis?
As stated by the National Osteoporosis Foundation:
Osteoporosis is a disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result bones become weak and may break from a fall or in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps.
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The Link Between Falls & Osteoporosis:
  • An older adult falls every second of every day.
  • Falls are the #1 cause of hip fractures.
  • More than 7 million of those falls required medical treatment or restricted activity for at least a day.
  • Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for both falls and broken bones.
  • Regular physical activity that includes muscle strengthening exercises and balance helps reduce the risk of falls and improves the health of your bones.
 
Take Action to Prevent Osteoporosis & Falls:
  • Eat healthy.
  • Don't Smoke.
  • Take Vitamin D supplements.
  • Limit your alcohol
  • Talk with your doctor about potential screenings, such as a bone density test.
  • Pick up a home safety checklist from Healthy Aging Association
  • Get regular physical activity. An exercise program that is a combination of posture exercises, functional strength exercises, and balance exercises are ideal for healthy people as well as those with osteoporosis. Our Young at Heart classes target all of those areas.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day is 9/22/17

Article Sources: The National Osteoporosis Foundation at www.nof.org  &
The NCOA National Council on Aging at www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-prevention-awareness-day

Article published in the September/October Instructor Newsletter
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A Step in the Right Direction

8/25/2017

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Although the hot summer temperatures may deter some individuals from walking outdoors, some studies which have shown individuals benefiting not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally, from walking outdoors. In a study conducted in the past few years, researchers suggest that,  “…physical activity in a natural environment, or green exercise, might engage people in physical activity by increasing enjoyment of participation, offering social interaction and increased frequency of activity” (Gladwell et. al, 2012).  Some individuals who had more access to green spaces and frequented natural environments more often were suggested to have less anxiety and feelings of stress, improved mood and a refreshed mental state than those who did not take time to take part in outdoor activities.  So the next time you decide to take a walk, call up a friend or family member to take a walk to the local park, you never know what you may experience from nature in your surrounding neighborhood. 

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Summertime Bounty

8/11/2017

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With summer in full swing and temperatures reaching triple digits the past week at least we can rejoice for the abundance of summer fruits and vegetables available to us here in the Central Valley. While some fruit and vegetable plants may be greatly affected by the scorching heat other plants are beginning to thrive. We have our local farmers to thank for our assortment of summer fruits, like peaches, nectarines, cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, and melon, and vegetables such as, corn, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, and bell peppers just to name a few. 
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Click here for some easy summer recipes provided by Champions for Change that will not heat up your house, but have an explosion of nutritious value. 

​Author: Jessica Shupp
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    We love being healthy and sharing with the community how to be happy, healthy, and strong!

    The Young at Heart Instructor Newsletter is a newsletter prepared by the Fitness Program Manager and sent out bi-monthly to all Certified Young at Heart Instructors.

    Samantha Borba, M.A.
    • Fitness Program Manager (2017-Present)
    • Fitness Program Assistant (2011-2017)
    Jessica Shupp, B.A.
    • Fitness Program Coordinator & Health Educator (2017-Present)​
    Erlinda Bourcier, B.A.
    • Health Educator (2013-Present)
    Joanna Wong, B.A.
    • Health Educator (2019-Present)​
    Jonathan Denney, B.A.
    • Health Educator (2018-2019)​
    Kim Viviano, B.A.
    • Fitness Program Manager (2005-2017)​

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