About Exercise

Date 16 May 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Exercises are generally grouped into three types depending on the overall effect they have on the human body. The three main categories are: Aerobic exercises, such as cycling, walking, running, hiking, and playing tennis. Anaerobic exercises, such as weight training and flexibility exercises such as stretching ...
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Yoga

Date 18 December 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
The word yoga means 'union' in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated.  In Yoga this is thought to refer to the union between the mind, body and spirit. The specific health benefits you can expect to enjoy from doing yoga regularly can include: Stretching your body in…
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Pilates

Date 17 November 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I thought I would take this opportunity to write about pilates. Pilates is an exercise method designed to strengthen and restore the body to balance.  It is based on an understanding of the body’s muscular and skeletal systems. While it can be done at home, taking a pilates class is…
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Swimming

Date 18 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
As a child, and having Cerebral Palsy I wasn’t keen on swimming, primarily because people would constantly stare at me, but swimming is something that everyone can do. It is not age related and it benefits everyone. About swimming Swimming is known for it’s all round aerobic exercise because it…
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Climbing stairs for exercise

Date 12 July 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Over the years I have been lucky enough to join a gym, but having cerebral palsy made it difficult for me to work out on some of their equipment. It also never made any difference to the little muscle tone I have on my left side or my aerobic fitness,…
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Cycling

Date 18 April 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Cycling is another form of exercise that is easy and fun to do. Not only is it good for our brain cells, but it also helps with expanding our lung capacity. It’s an exercise all family members can participate in. Cycling helps us sleep better. Research carried out at Stanford…
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Walking

Date 6 April 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Walking is something I would love to do more of, but dealing with Cerebral Palsy somewhat limits how far I go for a walk. We know that a healthy diet and exercise are a good combination to a successful life, but American research suggests that around 50% of American people…
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Cerebral Palsy Stretches

Date 16 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
The stretches and exercise a physical therapist recommends will depend on how bad your Cerebral Palsy is. No two people with Cerebral Palsy are alike and therefore no two treatment programmes are likely to be the same. As a general rule, neuro-physiotherapists (who deal with brain injuries) who deal with…
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Exercise and Cerebral Palsy

Date 21 May 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
People who have Cerebral Palsy are less likely to be able to exercise, which will increase their sedentary lifestyle. This may increase their risk of developing heart disease, obesity, diabetes and certain types of cancer. I understand now why the exercises I used to do as a child never helped…
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