Cognitive Deficits, also called intellectual disability, is a condition beginning in childhood in which people show significant limitations in their ability to learn and function. Intellectual disabilities are divided into degrees of severity based on their level of impairment. These include mild, moderate, severe, or profound. About 5% of the population have cognitive deficits, and most of these individuals fall…
City of Johnson City located in the heartland of Tennessee recently decided to add to their Memorial Park Community Center. The $15 million, 67,000-square-foot recreation center will have hundreds if not thousands of people dancing, swimming, playing billiards, tennis and a long list of other activities for the body and mind. The center is equipped with a 75-foot-long lap pool,…
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) describes any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even complete rest. It’s simple but proven to be a very effective way to workout. To make HIIT training more fun and engaging why not combine it with Exergaming. One good starter workout you can do is running…
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…
