Each Military branch of service (Army, Navy, Coast, Marines) helps families of service members continue to thrive and excel whether on base, or at home. One of the main branches, the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; the G9 Division of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command. Known as Army MWR, manages programs and services that support…
Over the past decade, the concept of neuroplasticity – our ability to repair and re-grow neurological pathways – has advanced from hypothesis to accepted theory. Studies of therapies which combine cross-body movements with visual and auditory stimulus using the Makoto Arena, show significant improvement in visual, cardiovascular, and neurological performance. These improvements include the areas of memory, proprioception, cognitive…
Gigi’s Playhouse is an achievement center focused on offering programming for people with Down Syndrome. The free programs are educational and therapeutic in nature to individuals with Down syndrome from birth through adulthood, their families and the community. These programs help advance literacy, math skills, motor skills, and much more. Programs are created by professional therapists and teachers who generously…
Personal training is another popular service offered by health clubs, ymca’s, and parks and rec facilities. Working with a personal trainer can be very helpful for people who aren’t experienced in working out. They can help you set realistic fitness goals whether it’s for athletics, weight loss, etc. Below you will find some benefits of personal training. Educational- Personal trainers…
Develop balance, cognitive function, and range of motion. A recent survey by AARP revealed that the number one concern for aging Americans is staying sharp. Seniors love the Makoto Arena because it gives them a way to improve their “mental sharpness” as well as giving them the ability to get that “just right” level of cardio and stretching. The Active Aging/Senior…
Group Fitness has become a form of exercise that is growing in popularity. You can now find a group fitness class basically anywhere. Health Clubs, YMCA’s, Park and Rec Facilities all offer some sort of strength or aerobic based group class. Group Fitness classes are a great to way to provide extra motivation and friendly competition among the participants. For…
Tahlequah Public Schools is committed to providing all students with a quality education within a safe and caring learning environment. One of the main focuses in their district is the ability to integrate interactive fitness into their Physical Education curriculum. Recently multiple schools added the EyePlay Wall Exergame Projection System. Children and indeed the staff love the EyePlay Wall. Instantly,…
iStep is a quality dance system that offers physical, cognitive, and social benefits. Through 23 difficulty levels, iStep will get people of any age moving to the beat of the song. With over 50 songs to choose from, no one will get bored! This multiplayer dance game uses 2-4 wired mats ensuring people of any skill level can play together.…
Learn how this Boys & Girls Club of America and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Indiana is impacting their members with the benefits of interactive fitness. In the third part of our series on the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana, we talk with the ones who you want to impact on the most, THE KIDS! See…
The Trailblazer is both physically and mentally stimulating engaging children for longer than a traditional climbing wall. It delivers a wow factor with a high-tech feel for schools, trampoline parks, youth-based facilities, etc. Health benefits like agility, coordination, mental alertness, balance, core body strength can all be improved. The Trailblazer can be used up to 4 players at a…
Carl Sandburg Learning Center is a small, public, elementary school dedicated to providing special education instruction to students with multiple disabilities. It is part of the Montgomery County Public School system and is located in Rockville, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Sandburg serves about 115 students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade in a highly structured classrooms of 8…
Holofit reinvents fitness through Virtual Reality. Yes, that’s right VR! Holofit VR makes cardio fun, social, and competitive. Compete with your friends at the gym, online, or with others in a gym class. Holofit has been used in fitness centers, corporate gyms, hotel gyms, sports clubs, etc! Holofit can be a gamechanger when it comes to retaining old members…
