by Admin | Mar 6, 2020 | Teacher's Corner
Maintaining Foot Core Strength I have come to realise how necessary it is to look after our feet as we get older. After all, we use them in everything we do. To enable us to keep standing, literally, it is vital to strengthen our feet. As we age our arches tend to...
by Admin | Feb 7, 2020 | Teacher's Corner
Words to Live By – TFL Alphabet As we head into the first full month of 2020, here’s a quick reminder of some core pillars for our classes courtesty of the ladies of New Zealand. ‘Remember the message is simple, the same as before, if we keep up our...
by Admin | Dec 13, 2019 | Teacher's Corner
The Importance of Exercise in the Aging Process New studies by doctors and scientists have found that seniors who exercise improve not only their physical fitness, but also experience psychological benefits as well. Exercise can help symptoms of depression and is also...
by Admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Teacher's Corner
For me walking feels as vital as breathing. In the evenings, when returning from work, and when it is warmer, I like to go for a walk – for an hour or longer, if I can get away with it. I find the simple action of putting one foot in front of the other, and the rhythm...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2019 | Teacher's Corner
“Due to the decrease in estrogen levels when we hit menopause we are at a higher risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. These two diseases are silent so we cannot see or feel them in the early stages but they both need addressing since prevention is sometimes...
by Admin | Nov 4, 2019 | Teacher's Corner
Much thought and planning is required to keep your classes interesting, effective and enjoyable and so much depends on the music chosen: Be Bold and Break Out – try some different music out of your comfort zone. The Soweto String Quartet fused African Township music...