Fitness Through Living
AUTISM - STROKE - HEART ATTACK
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Our Fitness Approach
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While medication has long been the most promising treatment available for Parkinson’s disease (PD), a regular exercise program should always be part of managing PD. In fact, most movement disorder neurologists say that exercise is as important as any one of your medications. Though exercise is not a cure, it may help slow the progression of symptoms.
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To understand the role fitness plays in treating Parkinson’s disease, we first need to understand the symptoms of the disease. You are probably already familiar with PD, but here are some basics:
1. Parkinson’s is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that affects about one million people in the United States and 10 million people worldwide.
2. It is called a movement disorder because of the “motor features” it can cause – tremors, slow movements, stiffness and muscle cramping.
3. Symptoms are diverse and usually develop slowly over time.
4. Parkinson’s not only disrupts brain networks that control movement, but also those linked to mood, behavior and thinking (cognition).
Prior to designing and creating a fitness program for you, it's important to discuss your program with your doctor and/or physical or occupational therapist. They can address your fitness questions and concerns on a more personal level whereupon we can then design a comprehensive program within their defined parameters.
Our Primary Fitness Approach
Meet SMOVEY VIBRO - SWING System
Why SMOVEY ?
Smovey VIBROSWING-System is a swinging-ring system and consists of a spiraled tube, four steels balls, and a grip with cushioning elements. Smovey is a dynamic fitness product that is like no other. The movement of the balls also creates a vibration of 60Hz, which is transmitted through the handles of the smovey rings to the palms of the hand.
The vibration acts on the meridians in your palms harmonizing the flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body, providing an exceptional healing effect while working out, leaving you relaxed and revitalized.
Smovey is a harmonically coordinated swinging ring system with free swing mass, which rhythmically and pro-actively accelerates and decelerates the mass of four steel balls when swinging the arms.
The effects which this generates cause many sensory, motor and neuronal stimuli to the muscles, tissues, organs and nerve systems.
Smovey - TCM:
On the inside of the palm and on the back of the hand are reflex zones for almost all the organs and glands of the body. Smovey stimulates these reflex zones through subtle vibrations and has a very positive effect on these organs and glands.
Smovey - BRAIN:
Our brain is divided in two halves. The right half controls feelings and fantasties. The left half handles critical and analytical thinking and speech and communication. Smovey activates and coordinates both halves through bilateral movement and development.
Smovey - VIBRATION:
Due to the construction of the Smovey rings, they produce a frequency of 60 Hz. This is the same frequency that occurs naturally in humans.
Smovey - OUTDOOR:
It is wonderful to be outdoors, and Smovey's green color goes perfectly with training in nature. The color green also has a positive effect on us as organisms.
Smovey - BALANCE:
Through specifically-targeted balance exercises, you can refine the connection throughout your musculature and conquer sudden movements in your daily life, which helps to prevent falls and injury!
Smovey - AQUA:
This new form of aqua training for all ages and target groups improves endurance, strength, and flexibility, relaxes the spine, joints, ligaments, and tendons. And it's FUN!
Smovey - WEIGHT:
The weight of one Smovey unit is, at rest, about one pound. The dynamic movements created through swinging generate a centrifugal force which increases the weight up to around 11 pounds.
Smovey - INDOOR:
Whether during the winter or due to inclement weather, at home or at the gym, Smovey's multifunctionality makes it the perfect workout tool for an indoor workout as well.