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Make sure you join us on Saturday, January 13, at Exercise Away the Bugs Research shows that moderate amounts of exercise improve immune function. Regular exercisers are sick fewer days each year, and their immune systems generally perform better than those of their sedentary friends. Excess exercise appears to exert its negative effects on the immune system by stimulating the production of stress hormones. The trick is to keep stress levels as low as possible so that exercise does not reach the excess level. Exercise is most likely to be perceived as stress when you are already stressed in other areas of your life. Sleeping, eating right, exercising regularly, and laughing a lot help to keep you stress free! (Just like Jodi.) Resolve to Play More
Golf Is your New Year’s resolution to improve your golf game? It is well-documented that Pilates exercise regimens improve athletic performance because of the increased length, strength, and agility they provide. It is rapidly becoming a crucial strength and conditioning adjunct for top-level athletes, including the NFL, NBA, MLB and a slew of Olympic athletes. All of them have found that they can run greater distances or hit the ball farther—and do it with fewer injuries or risks of injury. These benefits apply to golfers as well. The synergy between golf and Pilates revolves around the center “core” of the body. Pilates is based on building core strength, while most golf movements come from the core. Golfers participating in Pilates will see improved hip rotation, range of motion in the shoulders, and back stability. This will lead to more powerful and accurate golf shots. Pilates can help both heal and prevent injuries that affect accuracy and stamina—including skiing. Pilates creates balance, whereas overusing those large muscles of the legs, hips, arms, shoulders and lower back can create an imbalance. Workout of the Week Sit tall with your legs spread about hip width apart. Hold on to a golf club, with your arms reaching out. Maintaining stability in your hips—twist toward your right as your left pinky finger “saws” your foot to the right. Working your trunk—your obliques—keep that stability and twist to the other side. *To watch for stability make sure one foot does not shift forward as you twist. Join Us Join the staff of Pilates Plus as we take the Gilda’s Walk for
Wellness, benefiting Gilda’s Club of Rochester’s Noogieland.
The event will take place on Sunday, February 11 at Greece Ridge
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