Active Living Services

12/12/2016

This week we are highlighting some new resources from Osteoporosis Canada. Take a look at the balance and strength exercises below. Also, take a look at the video series. There are a variety of workouts you can do in the gym or at home.

http://www.osteoporosis.ca/osteoporosis-and-you/too-fit-to-fracture/video-series-on-exercise-and-osteoporosis/

http://www.osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC-Too-Fit-To-Fracture-Osteo-Exercise-Book.pdf

12/05/2016

This week we have more shoulder diagonal exercises. You can do these with a cable machine or elastic exercise bands. You can make these movements match sports or activities you do like softball, golf, tennis, or splitting wood.

11/29/2016

This week we have 4 Shoulder Diagonal exercises. You can do these with a cable weight machine or elastic exercise bands. These exercises are great for strengthening the shoulders as well as the core muscles. You can pick one and do it for a few weeks then switch to one of the other exercises. Another option is to do one set of each exercise.
These exercises would be a good progression from the rotator cuff exercises once your shoulders are pain free.
Next week we will add a couple of variations of these exercises for you golfers and softball players.

11/21/2016

This week Debbie is demonstrating balance exercises on a BOSU ball which is a basically half an exercise ball with a flat platform. If you do not have access to a BOSU ball you can use a number of different balance devices. Remember to be safe and have an exit plan if you lose your balance. This will allow you to challenge your balance without risking injury.

11/14/2016

Balance Exercises Level 2. If you are ready for a new challenge give this a try. If last week's exercise is still difficult, stick with it and try these in the next few weeks. Remember, to improve your balance your need to challenge your balance. Choose an exercise that you can do with minimal hand support. Be safe, be creative, and have fun!

11/07/2016

This week Debbie demonstrates some balance exercises. Over the next few weeks will add balance exercises that are more challenging. Work on these this week and be ready for more of a challenge next week!

11/01/2016

Great for strengthening your hips and back. Start with the first one and progress to one leg or pushing out against the exercise band once you are ready for more of a challenge.

11/01/2016

Lunges are great for strengthening your legs and improving your balance. Try one of these for a few weeks. Next week we will add a few more variations.

11/01/2016

Do you want some variety or more of a challenge? Here are some more lunge exercises. Pick one or two for your exercise routine. Try a different one after a few weeks.

11/01/2016

Rotator cuff exercises. Strengthening the rotator cuff can help decrease shoulder pain and prevent injury. Start with light resistance and gradually progress as able.

10/31/2016

Exercise of the Week
Kelsey demonstrates 3 exercises to get a stiff and sore shoulder moving. Once your shoulder improves you can move on to last week's rotator cuff exercise.

01/26/2015