Physical fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, especially as we age. Regular exercise can tone muscles, increase circulation and even slow the...
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FIT Functional Fitness®: The Importance of Exercising for Healthy Aging
Meet LeRoy: I Will Keep on Walkin’ [VIDEO]
Every single day, LeRoy B. walked two laps around The Commons on Marice, a senior living community managed by The Goodman Group in Eagan, MN. The two-mile...
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Making Waves in Senior Wellness [VIDEO]
When Janet moved to Old Main Village, a community managed by The Goodman Group, she had one must-have feature on her list, a pool.
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Finding Strength Through the Fight: Terrie's Rock Steady Boxing Story [VIDEO]
When Terrie first noticed the tremors in her hand, she didn't think much of it. It was her son who pointed out the subtle shaking that would eventually lead to...
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Paul's Rock Steady Boxing Story: From Walker to Warrior [VIDEO]
When Paul first arrived at Rock Steady Boxing class at The Commons on Marice in Eagan, MN, a community managed by The Goodman Group, he relied on a four-wheel...
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Gene's Story: Finding Strength Through Rock Steady Boxing [VIDEO]
Three years ago, Gene noticed something was off. Reaching for his fork at dinner became different. Simple gestures while talking would knock over a glass....
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Fighting Spirit: Coach Jeff's Mission at Rock Steady Boxing [VIDEO]
When Coach Jeff R. first heard about Rock Steady Boxing in 2008, his grandfather had just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. While the program was still...
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Effective Functional Fitness Exercises for Seniors
The National Institutes of Health recommends functional fitness exercises that support four fitness goals for seniors: endurance, strength, balance and...
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Rock Steady: Creating Friendships and Fighting Parkinson's
It may seem odd or even counter-intuitive to hear that someone with Parkinson’s is spending a lot of time at a boxing gym. Yet that’s exactly what members of...
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Notes and the Nervous System: How Singing Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms
As April marks Parkinson's Awareness Month, it's the perfect time to highlight innovative programs that help individuals manage their symptoms. It's not...
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