Try out Zumba Gold with Paula Bickford. Classes offered in Calgary at The Confederation Park 55 + Activity Centre. Check out yycseniors.com for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BH2ec1w-9Q The above post was retrieved from Confederation Park 55 Plus Activity Centre's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWMi4Qy4XEFqDQbCBUO7Vag
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Humans of the Trail
These stories were gathered on the unceded and ancestral land and territories of the S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:l?), W?SÁNE?, Kwantlen and the Stz’uminus Nation. photos and words by Judith Kasiama Fisheries and Oceans Canada I work for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. I’m a part of a team that’s doing recreational fishing surveys on the Lower Fraser.... Continue Reading →
Healthy Aging with Nutrition
A well-balanced diet full of essential nutrients can help support a healthy life. However, people with deficiencies, certain diseases and conditions, or with evolving nutritional needs at different stages of life may consider dietary supplements to add missing nutrients to their diets. Supplements are not regulated as strictly as drugs by the FDA, and headlines on nutritional... Continue Reading →
Workout Wednesday
Checkout this Recording of livestreamed hosted in October. It is quite the workout, so you may need to adjust depending on your individual mobility needs. It is great to watch and we hope it inspires you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZLPsVWais4 The above was retrieved from Eldergym fitness for Seniors youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Eldergym/videos
Tips for mindful walking on The Great Trail
For many of us, The Great Trail is an outdoor gym – a place to improve our physical fitness while discovering Canada’s incredible landscapes. But did you know that the Trail also offers us an opportunity to take care of our mental health? Activities like mindful walking in the outdoors can help free our minds... Continue Reading →
Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities of Older Adults
Decline in cognitive abilities has been shown to have a telling effect on the daily activity performance levels in older adults. This study shows that moderate aerobic training can arrest the decline and contribute to improvement in cognitive function. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2545168 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UttzGEilEd8 The above post was retrieved from Editage Research Communication's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC766fIxdAH4E-C5DjX3cK0w
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Virtual Event
Join us for a presentation about Wanuskewin Heritage Park with archaeologist and forensic anthropogist Dr. Ernie Walker! https://youtu.be/HCiuvkUJR0U
Allan Trotters
This is just some of the walking gang. Anywhere from 10 to 15 of us walk 3 afternoons a week at a local curling rink.
Skrapek Strollers
Lea Pennock from the Skrapek Strollers tells us...“ It’s not bad as long as you dress for the cold!”
Creating Trail Tourism in Rural Saskatchewan
August 26, 2016 Wascana Trail. Photo by Daryl Mitchell The Great Trail of Canada is the longest and grandest recreational multi-use trail in the world. And if you live in rural Saskatchewan, there’s a good chance it might just be in your municipality. The Great Trail currently spans over 20,000 kilometres of urban, rural and... Continue Reading →