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Having a fall can have several negative effects on one’s health, however, there are ways to reduce your risk. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing actions we can take in our everyday lives to decrease our chances of having a fall. #seniors #fallsprevention #activeaging #kinesiology #exercise #healthyaging

Anxiety is a common concern to many Canadians, especially since the start of the COVID pandemic. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how exercise can help to protect us from anxiety-related symptoms. #seniors #fallsprevention #activeaging #kinesiology #exercise #anxiety

Our gait (i.e. how we walk) can greatly impact our ability to stay balanced. In this balance training series, Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how to improve our gait and coordination to reduce our falls’ risk. #seniors #fallsprevention #activeaging #kinesiology #exercise #posture #balancetraining

Poor posture is unfortunately very common, and can lead to numerous health problems as we get older. Cristiane B.Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, shares one great exercise that we can use to strengthen our backs and improve our posture. #seniors #fallsprevention #activeaging #kinesiology #exercise #posture

While many seniors are nervous to walk outdoors, there are various benefits to joining an outdoor walking group. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be sharing research findings of an outdoor walking group that aimed to build seniors' confidence and endurance. www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/assets/files/go-out-executive-summary-final-11jan2024.pdf #seniorsfitness #fallsp...

Front lunges are an important exercise we should all add to our regular exercise routine for stability, strength and falls prevention. Cristiane Cruz, MPK, CSEP-CEP, will be discussing how front lunges are helpful, and ways to modify it to make them easier or harder. #seniorsfitness #kinesiology #activeseniors #fallsprevention #activeageing

Our base of support is how our bodies supports itself while standing and moving. In this balance training series, Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how we can challenge our balance by changing our base of support while exercising. #seniors #fallsprevention #exercise #activeaging #balancetraining

One of the best exercises to practice when thinking about active aging are "Sit To Stands". Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, discusses why it is so important to practice, a few health concerns to consider, and ways to modify the exercise to make it harder or easier. #seniors #exercise #kinesiology #fallsprevention #activeaging

CSEP has recently shared research findings on how exercise affects blood sugar levels in senior diabetics. Cristiane, CSEP-CEP, discusses this findings and how those with diabetes can use short, HIIT style workouts to manage their blood sugars. CSEP's article can be found at csep.ca/2024/06/19/high-and-low-volume-hiit-training-generate-the-same-benefit-on-glucose-control-in-older-women-living-w...

Improving our balance can be a great step to promote falls prevention. In this balance training series, Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how our thighs, calves and ankles impact our balance and how to improve it.

Improving our balance can be a great step to promote falls prevention. In this balance training series, Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how the centre of our bodies, the core, impacts our balance and how to improve it.

Many of us either have experienced cancer first hand, or know someone who has had cancer. While it has impacted many Canadians, there are ways to reduce our risk. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how exercise has been shown to reduce our risk of various types of cancer.

Alzheimer's prevention is a topic of research around the world; while there are limited findings, Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how exercise has been found to be a valuable part of your Alzheimer's prevention plan. Slides can be found at SimplyHS.ca

Ensuring we are eating a well-balanced diet can be confusing and overwhelming, so we often have difficulty when trying to change our diets. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing some common mistakes seniors make in their daily eating habits, and ways to modify our habits. Be sure to discuss any specific health concerns with your health care provider.