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Laurie Denomme

How Your Workout Intensity Can Change Your Life

When it comes to exercise, intensity can completely change the focus and results of your workout. Whether you’re jogging in the pool or performing a yoga pose, how intensely you approach the exercise determines which aspects of fitness you target—cardio, endurance, strength, flexibility, or cognitive function. The relationship between intensity and fitness components can be outlined using an intensity scale. For example, cardiorespiratory endurance spans a wide range of intensities from light to very hard, while muscular strength and endurance requires greater effort, typically at higher intensities. Interestingly, flexibility and neuromotor function do not have specific intensity recommendations, as these are best served by focusing on feeling the movement itself

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Laurie Denomme

What Is Exercise Intensity And How Does It Affect Your Results?

When it comes to workouts, we can too often equate intensity with sheer hard work, believing that pushing ourselves to the limit is the only way to achieve results. But what if we start to see intensity as a spectrum? What if intensity doesn’t necessarily mean pushing yourself to your limit, but relates to a scale working from complete rest to maximum effort? What if—and here’s the kicker—every single point on this spectrum plays a crucial role in your overall fitness progress? Good news: the intensity spectrum is here to save you from maximum effort or bust. Striking the right balance between effort and ease is key to optimizing your

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Laurie Denomme

What Is Functional Mobility and How Do You Find It?

As we age, maintaining mobility and living pain-free becomes increasingly important. For those over 50, functional mobility is the key to staying active, independent, and living your best life. Whether you’re a seasoned water workout enthusiast or just dipping your toes in, understanding and improving functional mobility can transform your daily life. What is Functional Mobility? Functional mobility refers to the ability to move freely and easily to perform everyday activities. It’s not just about flexibility or strength, but a combination of both, along with balance and coordination. Functional mobility enables you to bend, reach, walk, climb stairs, and even get up from a chair without difficulty or pain (or

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Laurie Denomme

3 Ways High Intensity Water Exercise Helps Ease Back Pain

Water exercise is often noted as a safe movement regime for those seeking relief from pain. The slow-paced, gentle movements are easy on the joints, thanks to water’s buoyancy that supports your muscles. However, did you know that high-intensity, cardio-focused, and strength-building workouts in the pool can also ease pain? These vigorous exercises could be the missing piece in your long-term pain relief strategy, promoting muscle strengthening to banish pain for good. Let’s explore the idea of high intensity exercise and its impact on pain relief.   Muscles Thrive With Balance Imagine a newly planted tree, stabilized by stakes placed evenly around it. Similarly, muscles achieve their best performance when

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Laurie Denomme

Busting The Myth: Why Slower Exercise Isn’t Always Easier

When it comes to water exercise, or even any exercise, a common misconception is that slow movements are easy and less effective. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, moving slowly in the water can reveal our weaknesses, enhance muscle control, and improve overall fitness. Let’s dive into why slow doesn’t mean easy and how it can transform your water workout routine.   Why Slow Movements Matter     1. Increased Muscular Effort In the water, buoyancy supports your body, making certain movements feel easier when compared to land exercises. For example, jumping in the pool reduces the load on your joints significantly, making it a less

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Laurie Denomme

How To Start A Water Walking Club In 5 Steps

Water walking offers a fantastic way to exercise, stay cool, and make new friends. It’s not just about staying fit; it’s about the amazing benefits that come along with it. Let’s dive into what water walking is, the benefits, and why forming a water walking club might be the best decision you make for your health and social life.   What is Water Walking? Water walking is a simple and highly effective exercise performed in a pool. As the name suggests, it involves walking through typically chest-deep water—that’s it; it’s a surprisingly low-impact, full-body workout. Water walking reduces the stress on joints significantly, making it an excellent choice for seniors,

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