There are 32 muscles and 26 bones in each foot – as well as 7000 nerve endings!  And there are 34 muscles, at least 123 ligaments, and 29 bones in each hand. Most people in elder care facilities are there because they can’t use their feet or hands effectively for...

Parents are advised to take their children to the playground regularly to improve the kids’ motor skills and coordination. They also need fresh air, sunshine, and interaction with their peers, necessary for building socialization and communication skills. ...

Which basically translate to this: You should be incorporating a ton of non-exercise related movement into your day to give your body all of the movement nutrition it truly needs and deserves. So what the heck does that look like? Well… it might look like: Standing at...

Movement is your nature and your birthright. You need a lot of it to thrive and bring out your happy … just like when you were a kid. According to the beloved bio-mechanist, Katy Bowman, “People have not exercised throughout history. Exercise is the modern man’s...

I mean no disrespect to the fitness industry here, or those who work in it (I have been working in the industry for nearly 20 years). But I do think the industry has played a role in creating some false beliefs about what movement is and we have allowed those beliefs...

If you have ever been around young children, you know that they rarely sit still. Children are constantly in motion, exploring their environment and physical possibilities. Aside from a few guidelines (like… no, you can’t use the rocking chair as a catapult for your...

Your brain is no different than rest of the muscles in your body--you either use it or you lose it. You utilize the gym to stimulate the growth of muscle cells, just as you use a brain fitness program to increase connections in your brain. But you can...

It increases heart rate, which pumps more oxygen to the brain. It also aids the bodily release of a plethora of hormones, all of which participate in aiding and providing a nourishing environment for the growth of brain cells. Exercise stimulates the brain plasticity...

We know that children benefit from play. They learn about the world, engage with each other, as well as getting moving and active in their environments.  Play is no different for older people, who also can benefit from social connectedness, exercise, and using their...

AGELESS GRACE BRAIN HEALTH FITNESS PROGRAMME We know that children benefit from play. They learn about the world, engage with each other, as well as getting moving and active in their environments.  Play is no different for older people, who also can benefit from...

By Julie Deardorff (Chicago Tribune) Workout for the brain, not the body Exercise tones the legs, builds bigger biceps and strengthens the heart. But of all the body parts that benefit from a good workout, the brain may be the big winner. Physical fitness directly...

Exercise is as effective as drugs in some cases One in 10 adults in the United States struggles with depression, and antidepressant medications are a common way to treat the condition. However, pills aren't the only solution. Research shows that exercise is also an...

Ballerinas, tightrope walkers, ice skaters…they seem to have such poise and a natural balance that most of us do not possess. But I want to share a secret with you today. Balance comes from lots and lots of practice. Which shows us that while our balance can worsen...

Being busy is never an excuse to not stay fit. While you should always try to make time for proper cardio and weight training, never forget that there are many other ways you can incorporate exercise into your daily routine.  Doing a couple of simple exercises while...

Your body is a complex and beautifully designed system that can become your greatest tool towards a healthy and happy life. Keeping it strong and able is key in staying youthful and preventing stress, injury, chronic disease, and many other issues down the road....

Search the term “geroplasticity” in Google and the only result you are likely to find is this blog post. I know because I have searched for this term several times over the past few months and have never gotten even one result. It is time we changed that and made...

This article was originally posted on Forbes.com by Jacquelyn Smith The word exercise comes from the Latin exercere, meaning to keep busy or at work. But what the typical adult does at work is sit in a desk chair for eight hours, plus a sitting-down commute both ways...

1) Good Brain Diet Eat a balanced diet that is higher in vegetables, to help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. 2) Reduce Negative Thoughts Your mind is always eavesdropping on your self-talk, so keep it empowering and positive! 3) Exercise Engage in regular...

Is execution of the overhead press, biceps curl, bent-over row and other exercises more effective in the seated or standing position? If you closely examine what is being promoted in many popular fitness magazines the answer seems to be the seated position. For...

Making Connections Within your brain, nerve cells called neurons signal to each other forming connections that enable everything from bodily movements to thoughts and emotions.  These networks are ‘roads’ of sorts and the more often they are used, the more established...

Neuroscience Says Doing These Activities Will Help Keep Your Brain More Focused While technology has brought about immense convenience, and new ways of entertainment, in our lives, it has also brought about a real challenge. Now that we have so many more things to...

Recently a study was conducted that revealed in order for people above the age of 50 to keep their mind active and sharp, they should do moderate exercises. Both thinking and memory skills improved when people exercised, more specifically the heart and muscles,...

During the 14 months before my wonderful mother passed we went from hiring a caregiver-friend part time to having full-time care and then Hospice. Most of the people caring for her were my brother, myself and friends who wanted to help. I had decided to let others...

Incorporating physical activity can help kids learn in school, according to Beilock: “We can’t just keep students confined to their chairs — we have to get them up, out and moving. When the subjects are math or physics, getting students to actually physically...

Respond. React. Recover – The fundamentals of lifelong comfort and ease. The use of natural and organic movement focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind and encompass the three Rs of life. An essential component in aging elderly individuals, the simple and...

Personal Practice Workshop Cape Town Saturday – 20 May 2017 Saturday – 22 July 2017 Saturday – 17 September 2017 Where: Pinelands Library, Activities Room, Howard Centre, Pinealnds Time/Duration: 10:30 – 14.30 (4 hours) Professional Education Certification Course Cape...

The Ageless Grace fitness and wellbeing programme based on neuroplasticity, is focused on the activation of the 5 optimal functions of the brain – analytical, strategic, kinaesthetic learning, memory, creativity and imagination. The seated programme which makes use of...

Time off is essential to your wellbeing, no matter how busy you are! A holiday not only allows you to rest your mind, but also provides the ideal opportunity to get in touch with yourself and to discover new experiences which can be incorporated into your ‘life’. So...

  The Lionesses of Africa is an online community for Africa’s women entrepreneurs, by women entrepreneurs. The online community provides a platform for like-minded women to share stories, knowledge, experiences, and most importantly inspire one another to reach...

The inextricable body-mind relationship is a diversely complex one. This relationship is most noticeable in our physical reactions to our thoughts i.e goosebumps when feeling afraid. The cause-and-effect relationship is not necessarily to say that illness is ‘caused’...

Ageless Grace – A New Way To Exercise As appeared in the November issue of Natural Medicine An unconventional and innovative programme designed for all ages and abilities, the Ageless Grace form of exercise is based on the science of neuroplasticity – the ability of...

Join the Ageless Grace revolution, register now to secure your place and take the step toward becoming a certified Ageless Grace instructor. Early Bird Special – R4000 Register and pay by 3 November 2016 and save R500! Why Ageless Grace? Ageless Grace is a...

It is common for most people to strive toward a fit and flexible exterior, but what does it mean to have an adaptable and flexible mind? The science of neuroplasticity is defined simply, as the process in which the brain neural synapses and pathways react to various...

With Ageless Grace fast becoming one of the most popular holistic exercise regimes globally, now is the time to become certified and expand your repertoire of knowledge and skills. Professional Certification To Teach Cape Town 29 & 30 October 2016 12.5 Hour...

Aging gracefully is not all about grey hair, wrinkles and fine lines – it is about staying fit, both internally and externally. A sedentary person reaches their peak muscle muscle at the age of 20, from which the decline starts, however if you ever remain active...

Ageless Grace® is fast becoming the better choice of exercise. The focused holistic approach has been identified by personal trainers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, school teachers, and wellness professional as one of the best solution for all ages,...

When we start a fitness programme, we ONLY tend to think of the physical benefits. However what we don’t realise is that one of the major benefits is the health of your brain. Think of it like this: Have you ever stopped working out – due to injury, illness or travel?...

Whether injured or spending loads of time in a office – you do not have to give up on your workout! We have come up with 5 sneaky and simple exercises that offer a full body workout. Safety precaution: Pay attention to your body during the movements — if anything...

Your brain is your body’s engine room – it takes care of your thoughts, movements, breathing, heartbeat and sense. It works hard to keep you going ALL the time, even while you are asleep. This naturally means that your brain requires a constant supply of fuel, which...

Whether you work out often, or only once or twice a week, stretching is a vital part of a healthy and balanced life. It’s easy to forget to stretch, though – You can easily overlook this activity, as the results are not often as visible as building muscle or losing...

As we get older, our body and mind changes; we can sometimes feel sluggish and without energy. During these times it is not always encouraged to go to bed, as our bodies slow down majorly when we sleep. Rather look at these five easy tips to re-energise yourself....

Exercise And Diet It is a commonly accepted fact that one's diet accounts for 80 percent of weight loss and maintenance goals. As such, every exercise regime has to be accompanied by a healthy diet and eating plan. Just because a person exercises stringently every...

The leap toward physical exercise may not be everyone’s idea of fun, and the idea of strenuous activity is on its own a reason to avoid it completely. We all, however, know that being physically active is good for our bodies, but it is proven that our physical and...