How is your posture? Did you know that good posture is good for your health? Being deliberate about posture is an effective exercise and self-care strategy – it strengthens your core body and protects your back from pain and injury. Here is a quick posture check which you can do while seated or standing. Try Read more ->
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Learn more: Health Benefits of Dance
Do you love to dance? Or are you interested in giving it a try? Did you know that dancing is good for your health? Partner dances such as latin and ballroom, country dances like line dancing, and aerobic dance like Zumba and Jazzercise are all good for your health! Learn more about the health benefits Read more ->
Butterflies of Wisdom Podcast
Dr. Bonura was recently interviewed on the Butterflies of Wisdom Podcast. She talked about Chair Yoga, accessible fitness, and finding ways to make fitness accessible for everyone. Remember that exercise improves your health, wellbeing, and quality of life, and that a supportive environment will help you find the exercise that fits your life. Exercise is Read more ->
New Year – New Fitness Strategies
Instead of trying the same old fitness plan – and getting frustrated with the results – try a new strategy. This year – when you think about fitness – think about the fitness that works for your life. Think about “Fit Enough.” Learn more, in Dr. Bonura’s article in the January 2017 issue of the Read more ->
New Blog: Caregivers need Self-Care
November is National Family Caregivers Month. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, Dr. Bonura offers support and suggestions for how Caregivers can use Chair Yoga as Self-Care to maintain their health and well-being. If you are a caregiver, remember to take good care of yourself to maintain your own health and well-being, which will Read more ->
Chair Yoga: Featured in The Costco Connection
Dr. Bonura shares the benefits of Chair Yoga practice in the June 2016 issue of the Costco Connection, and shares 5 simple Chair Yoga exercises you can try at home. Chair Yoga offers a variety of benefits for both physical and psychological health. You can practice Chair Yoga without any special equipment or clothing, Read more ->
New Publication: Exercise for Older Adults
Dr. Bonura shares research about how to promote health and wellness with exercise. Exercise helps us stay healthy as we age. This is a guest blog for Psychology Benefits Society, the APA Public Interest Directorate Blog. Bonura, K.B. (2016). We Get Happier as We Stay Older (As Long as We Stay Fit). Psychology Benefits Society, Read more ->