Posture Perfect: Forward Head
By: Jessica Lime Posture is a key element of the human kinetic chain. A malalignment in our body may cause muscle imbalance, pain, injury, and joint deterioration. One of the most common postural dysfunctions is known as forward head posture. This malalignment of the cervical spine is increasing in our population due to reduction
- Published in Get In Shape With Ageility
“Pickleball Over Parkinson’s” September 2020 Athlete of the Month
Andy Leighton, 73, Arlington, Virginia Andy Leighton has learned over the years that you don’t give anything away to your opponents – you make them earn everything. For the past decade, that outlook has been put to test, as he now has a second opponent to face every day: Parkinson’s Disease. “After the diagnosis, I
- Published in Athlete of the Month
The Long Run August 2020
Association News Download the NEW NSGA App! The NSGA, in partnership with our 2021 National Senior Games presenting sponsor Humana, is proud to announce the creation of our very own National Senior Games Association phone app that you can download free today! The NSGA App is user-friendly and mirrors the NSGA website to make it
- Published in Newsletter
Do Not Let Diabetes Stop You From Exercising!
By: Jessica Lime and the Ageility Team Type 1 diabetes This type of diabetes can develop in any age group. However, it is most common to appear in our adolescent years. Type 1 diabetes is when your body produces little to no insulin, caused from a cellular-mediated autoimmune dysfunction of the B-cells within the
- Published in Get In Shape With Ageility
“Joy on the Track” August 2020 Athlete of the Month
Joy Upshaw, 60, Walnut Creek, California It’s great to win a gold medal, and special when you achieve a record for the best performance in your age and event. But it’s extraordinary when your record surpasses a legend and personal inspiration, as Joy Upshaw experienced in 2019. Even though she was at the top of
- Published in Athlete of the Month
What Standing on 1 Leg Does for Your Balance
By: Andrea Case-Rogers, CXO – Zibrio According to recent research, if you’re a flamingo, standing on one leg can allow the other half of your body to relax, so you don’t use too much energy. The same is not true for humans of course! If you’ve ever had a balance evaluation you may have timed
- Published in Zibrio
Needs Analysis for Sports Training
By: Chris Parchmann and the Ageility Team Designing fitness programs for older adults is a complex process. Ageility always tailors the training plan to clients’ goals. Several variables must be taken into consideration, especially when someone is training for a particular sport. Ageility personal fitness trainers begin this process at the first meeting with each
- Published in Get In Shape With Ageility
Safety Considerations for Exercising Older Adults
By: Chris Parchmann and the Ageility Team There are several conditions common to older adults (age 55+) that must be kept in mind in order to stay safe when participating in an exercise program. Ageility has identified factors such as include poor balance, inclination to injuries, reduced flexibility, reduced tolerance to heat and humidity, and
- Published in Get In Shape With Ageility
The Long Run July 2020
Association News Let’s All do the Step Up Your Game Challenge! How about having a fun and free competition with other senior athletes and friends from around the country? Compete as part of your state team in the National Senior Games Step Up Your Game Challenge! This is a virtual challenge between the State Senior
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