I just finished teaching my last class of 2019 at the Woodland Community Center. I had 14 older adults in my brain-based fall prevention class and the results were some of the best scores I've ever seen. From 96 years old to the youngest in the class, age 60, these mature adults got stronger, more flexible and moved quicker in eight sessions.
In four weeks, a 96-year old lady improved her lower body strength by 3 chair stands, reached 1.5 inches closer to her toes and walked 1 full second faster around a cone eight feet away. These are tremendous improvements at 96 years old.
The most improved was 67 year old hispanic woman. She improved lower body strength by 5 chair stands in 30 seconds, improved lower body flexibility by 3 full inches and improved her dynamic balance and agility by 8.7 seconds! Yes, that's right! 8.7 seconds faster getting up and moving around a cone that is 8 feet away. This skill alone can save her life.
I am so proud of everyone in the class. Investing in this brain-based balance training can save your life. Learning how to move quicker, with more flexibility and stronger legs, will improve reaction times. We practice reaction strategies so if you lose your balance, you know how to react appropriately. This improves your self confidence.
Some other noteworthy improvements:
A baby boomer couple in the class for work-related interests both significantly improved lower body strength; one by 7 chair stands and the other by 3 in 30 seconds.
A gentleman who survived a stroke over 20 years ago increased his lower body strength by 2 chair stands and his dynamic balance and agility by 3.3 seconds. He moves a full 3.3 seconds faster getting up from a chair and walking eight feet, without a cane. His overall walking gait showed significant improvement as well.
A 72 year old lady did 5 more chair stands in 30 seconds and reached 3.3 inches further.
A 78-year old lady did 3 more chair stands and reached a full 4.5 inches further. "Reaching further" is a measurement of lower body flexibility. The ability to touch your toes. The ability to pick your foot up and not drag your toes, reduced low back pain because hamstrings are more flexible.
An 86-year old man increased lower body strength by 2 chair stands and improved lower body flexibility by 2 inches. AT AGE 86.
A lady with Parkinson's showed significant improvement in her posture and reaction speeds.
You're never too young or too old to improve the way you move. Movement is life and it's time to start living!
This brain-based training is great for anyone who wants to gain control of her/his body and enjoy life on life's terms.
Showing posts with label fall prevention classes. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Monday, July 29, 2019
Folsom Senior Center offers Brains and Balance Training Sampler
I started teaching workshops at the Folsom Senior Center this summer. I instantly liked vibe of the center and the awesome staff led by director Recreation Coordinator Ryan Erwin when I visited and the residents make the center even more welcoming. They are independent older adults enjoying socialization, exercise, art, music and meals and now, my brain-based balance and mobility training classes and workshops.
Over twenty Folsom seniors attended my "ABCs of Balance" workshop and several brave students practiced lifesaving skills in my "3-Step Get-UP from the floor" workshop. Fifteen seniors signed up for three (3) sessions of brain-based balance and mobility training.
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| Folsom Seniors GET IT!; the importance of training the brain for better performance! |
The three-session training taught students how to activate the sensory systems of balance. Our brain determines every movement and training the sensory inputs to the brain directly improves cognitive ability and physical performance.
Applied neuro-anatomy and neuro-physiology instantly changes the way you move through life, your balance and stability, your vision and your pain level. As a certified Z-health Neuro-Practitioner, this is the brain-based training I am certified to teach.
Applied neuro-anatomy and neuro-physiology instantly changes the way you move through life, your balance and stability, your vision and your pain level. As a certified Z-health Neuro-Practitioner, this is the brain-based training I am certified to teach.
Students moved their feet and walked barefoot. They moved their eyes and stared at nine locations. They moved their heads and bounced on their toes. Their balance and posture improved instantly. Strength and flexibility increased significantly. Movement got better.
Three sessions. Life looks and feels better. Movement is more efficient.
Schedule your introductory workshop and 3-session training package today.
September session!
Folsom Sports Complex. Clarksville Road Folsom.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
My Neurologist and Physical Therapist Couldn't Help My Balance
Have you been to your neurologist for nerve pain and he ran every test and still couldn't help you? Did your neurologist send you to a physical therapist who said, 'there's nothing we can do', leaving you with numb, tingling feet and a fear of falling? If so, you're not alone.
I just started two Brains and Balance Training classes at Sun River Church and I am blessed to work with some amazing people. There are people from age 63-87 and every ability level you can imagine. The two classes are small enough that I can offer (limited) individual attention to those who are struggling or have additional needs.
One lady came up to me after our fourth class (halfway through program) and told me I was an 'absolute lifesaver'. She proceeded to tell me that she had been to several neurologists and physical therapist for the peripheral neuropathy in her feet and after running every test imaginable, they told her there was nothing they could do for her.
In four sessions, she's learned how to activate the receptors in her feet and is learning when and how to react if she's losing her balance. She said, "I'm learning so much in this class and it's helping me so much....I can't tell you how happy I am".
That's my goal! As an independent contractor, I strive to help people improve their balance and brain function. I teach them what's going on with their balance and then give them tools to improve instability and weakness. It's up to each person to do the drills that work for them: no one's going to do it for you but you!
I'm not saying that my class cures peripheral neuropathy but it can help you live with the condition. Can damaged nerves be regenerated? With sufficient sensory stimulation, anything is possible. Nerves need to move and nerves need stimulation. Lots of sensory stimulation.
If you have peripheral neuropathy or can't feel your feet as well as you used to, you're a perfect candidate for my 4-week Brains and Balance Training Classes. Learn how to control your body. Re-introduce your brain to numb body parts because if you can't feel it, your brain can't move it!
Brains and Balance Class with Coach Kelly. 4-weeks. 8 sessions. Greatest retirement investment for your money, your body and your brain.
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One lady came up to me after our fourth class (halfway through program) and told me I was an 'absolute lifesaver'. She proceeded to tell me that she had been to several neurologists and physical therapist for the peripheral neuropathy in her feet and after running every test imaginable, they told her there was nothing they could do for her.
In four sessions, she's learned how to activate the receptors in her feet and is learning when and how to react if she's losing her balance. She said, "I'm learning so much in this class and it's helping me so much....I can't tell you how happy I am".
That's my goal! As an independent contractor, I strive to help people improve their balance and brain function. I teach them what's going on with their balance and then give them tools to improve instability and weakness. It's up to each person to do the drills that work for them: no one's going to do it for you but you!
I'm not saying that my class cures peripheral neuropathy but it can help you live with the condition. Can damaged nerves be regenerated? With sufficient sensory stimulation, anything is possible. Nerves need to move and nerves need stimulation. Lots of sensory stimulation.
If you have peripheral neuropathy or can't feel your feet as well as you used to, you're a perfect candidate for my 4-week Brains and Balance Training Classes. Learn how to control your body. Re-introduce your brain to numb body parts because if you can't feel it, your brain can't move it!
Brains and Balance Class with Coach Kelly. 4-weeks. 8 sessions. Greatest retirement investment for your money, your body and your brain.
Friday, November 30, 2018
#1 Benefit of Brains and Balance Training: Improved Walking Gait
Participants from my four-week brain-based balance and mobility training classes shared the best personal benefit of the program and every single person noted better walking gait! Wow!
Imagine walking with confidence, increased awareness and feeling more stable.
Steadier walking gait. Walking is a dynamic integrated movement process that requires strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. These students over the age of 65 strengthened muscles of hip and leg needed for stability. They stretched their flexibility and they trained their reflexive stability skills.
Increased awareness of self and surroundings. Peripheral field vision training increases ability to see what you're not looking at. This results in better awareness of floor and objects in your pathway and quicker reaction times to imbalances and threats.
Increased confidence. You feel more in control of your body within your surroundings. This confidence exudes through better posture as a result of increased spatial awareness.
You envisioned yourself walking steady, strong and upright. Make that vision a reality. Get results!
Isn't that the number one purpose of balance training?
To feel more steady on your feet?
To be aware of your body in space?
To know when and how to react in the case of imbalance???
Brains and Balance Training with Coach Kelly
Imagine walking with confidence, increased awareness and feeling more stable.
Steadier walking gait. Walking is a dynamic integrated movement process that requires strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. These students over the age of 65 strengthened muscles of hip and leg needed for stability. They stretched their flexibility and they trained their reflexive stability skills.
Increased awareness of self and surroundings. Peripheral field vision training increases ability to see what you're not looking at. This results in better awareness of floor and objects in your pathway and quicker reaction times to imbalances and threats.
Increased confidence. You feel more in control of your body within your surroundings. This confidence exudes through better posture as a result of increased spatial awareness.
You envisioned yourself walking steady, strong and upright. Make that vision a reality. Get results!
Isn't that the number one purpose of balance training?
To feel more steady on your feet?
To be aware of your body in space?
To know when and how to react in the case of imbalance???
Brains and Balance Training with Coach Kelly
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
FallProof™ balance & mobility classes in Sacramento!
I am officially teaching community-based FallProof™ balance and mobility classes in the communities of Sacramento. FallProof™ is a 12-week balance and mobility exercise program designed to reduce the risk of falls among higher functioning older adults. The class meets twice a week for one-hour sessions and yes, there is homework. Or as I like to call it...homeplay!
The first Sacramento-based FallProof™ session started at Parkside Community Church in South Sacramento. I am offering the evidence-based fall risk reduction program in 4-week segments; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. FallProof™ is a progressively challenging program that builds on skills learned the first day of class. Therefore, enrollment is closed to new participants after the second class.
There are 17 participants in this first community-based FallProof™ session and their ages range from 58 to 91 years old! Two people use a walker and one uses a cane as an assistive device for mobility. Despite these limitations, they are participating in the gait pattern variation enhancement training segment and I am so excited to see them engaged in activity the entire class period.
This is the first of many FallProof™ classes that I plan on offering to local communities. If you want to participate in one of the top fall prevention exercise programs in the United States, sign up at one of the following locations:
MEET twice a week for 4 weeks
Parkside Community Church: Beginner and Intermediate level in May and June, 2011
Once a week Introductory class
Howe Park: 6-week Beginner level in May, 2011
Once a week
Cordova Senior Activity Center: Beginner and intermediate level in May, 2011
Atria El Camino Gardens: Beginner level in May, 2011
Contact me if you are interested in setting up a FallProof™ class in your community or facility. Email: livinfit@gmail.com
Praise the Lord.
The Fall Prevention Lady
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