by Fitness and Beyond | Jan 22, 2015 | Events, News, Parkinson's
Please check out this video! It’s full of information about the UNMC Skate-A-Thon in Omaha, NE this weekend! Skate-A-Thon for Parkinson’s...
by Fitness and Beyond | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
For more information, please contact: Tom O’Connor, UNMC Public Relations, W-(402) 559-4690, C-(402) 650-7063 Jan. 13, 2015 Fifth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research 24-hour event will take place Jan. 23-24 at UNMC Ice Rink;...
by Fitness and Beyond | Jan 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Did you make a New Year’s resolution about improving your health and fitness? It’s easy to do; it’s a very popular resolution. In fact, many gyms and fitness studios see a 25% increase in attendance in January. Unfortunately, this New Year’s resolution is also one...
by Fitness and Beyond | Dec 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the biggest results of the holiday season is weight gain! “Americans gain, on average, one to two pounds during the season”, said Caryn Alter, a registered dietitian with the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center at CentraState Medical Center in...
by Fitness and Beyond | Dec 17, 2014 | News, Parkinson's
We know that exercise is good at helping relive symptoms of Parkinson’s, but many people ask what the best exercises are. We say, the best exercises for people with Parkinson’s are the ones your care team approve and that you enjoy, because you’re more likely to...
by Fitness and Beyond | Dec 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Healthy ways make healthy days. It sounds nice, but for some, making healthy choices sounds like a lot of work and effort. It isn’t, especially when you keep healthy food in the pantry and fridge, go to a local fitness studio or work with a personal trainer and...
by Fitness and Beyond | Sep 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Pregnancy exercises are the last thing on your mind when feeling tired and uncoordinated. Throw into the mix not knowing what’s safe for a mama-to-be, and it’s no wonder exercising hits the bottom of the to-do list. However, if you’ve never had an exercise routine,...
by Fitness and Beyond | Sep 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
There are so many myths passed around about the best ways to burn fat, it’s hard to strip away fact from fiction. Have you heard your heart rate needs be in a certain range in order to burn fat? Is that true? What happens if you don’t stay within that range? Here are...
by Fitness and Beyond | Sep 2, 2014 | Parkinson's
Parkinson’s disease affects nearly one million Americans, and roughly 50,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. A disorder that affects neurons controlling muscle movement, this disease typically shows symptoms in a gradual pattern. Often someone affected with notice...
