Chavah Barit Biokineticist

Still need vitality points? PM me to book your slot!💪
We are still open till the 20th December 2023!

DISCOVERY WELLNESS DAY- 12th October 2023!

Discovery Wellness Day! (Health check, Fitness Assessment & Dietician visit)

Where: Royal Johannesburg Golf Club, Linksfield.
Date: 12th October 2023 (this Thursday)
Time: 9am- 4pm

There will be a nurse, 2 Biokineticists & a Dietician.

Completing the health assessment as a family will enable you to unlock the WELLTHfund which provides a basket of benefits funded by the discovery health scheme.

THE COSTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Health Assessment – No cost if you are a Discovery Health or Discovery Life client.

For Vitality members a Biokineticist (R507). This can be funded from your medical savings account if there are funds available or payment can be made by credit card.

Dietician visit(R460). This can be funded from your medical savings account if there are funds available or payment can be made by credit card.

Please contact Chavah Barit Aberman to book your slot for Vitality Fitness assessment (Biokinetics visit) and please email [email protected] to book your Health check and Dietician visit!

We look forward to seeing you there!

🤸‍♀️!!ONE YEAR as Chavah Barit Biokineticist!!🤸‍♀️

“Follow your dreams, believe in yourself and don’t ever give up”

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I’ve owned my own Biokinetics practice! I didn’t think I can do it, I came across people in my life that told me I wouldn’t even pass school let alone getting 2 Degrees later, and owning my own practice. This has been an amazing rollercoaster ride, with lots of bumpy roads, lots of tears, lots of laughs and lots of late nights of admin but I wouldn’t change anything in the world for this.

I’m so eternally grateful to my amazing husband for literally being there for me when I needed you the most and being there through the good, the bad, the tears and most importantly all the laughs. Thank you for guiding me and supporting me! I honestly don’t think I would be here if it wasn’t for your encouragement and motivation. Thank you Doron Aberman. Secondly, to my amazing family for their constant support and being there for me! And thank you, Gila Barit Orkin for being the best mentor and role model! Thirdly, thank you to my amazing patients for trusting in me through your rehabilitation. Your support means the world to me!

I have grown in ways this year that I never thought I could have grown. It has been an amazing & exciting year and I can’t wait for the next 100 years to come! I believed in myself when I thought I couldn’t ever believe in myself.

~Don’t ever stop believing in yourself & don’t EVER give up~

🤸‍♀️🏋️LETS TALK ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS🏋️🤸‍♀️

What is Osteoporosis?

It is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, deficiency of calcium and Vitamin D. It may also be caused by older age, hormone changes and not eating enough foods with calcium and Vitamin D).

The main cause of Osteoporosis:

* A lifelong lack of calcium plays an important role in the development of osteoporosis.
* Low calcium intake contributes to: 1) Diminished bone density , 2) early bone loss and 3) increased risk of fractures.
* Eating disorders and severely restricting food intake and being underweight weakens bones in both men and women.

The Benefits of exercise:

* Exercise regularly reduces the role of bone loss and conserves bone tissue and lowering the risk of fractures.
* Resistance exercises helps with Osteoporosis because it strengthens the muscles and builds up bone strength.

Best Type of Exercise:

* Regular weight bearing exercise (walking, jogging and dancing).
* Resistance/strength training (lifting weights, push ups and squats).

My journey at SA Swimming nationals🏊🏻‍♂️

🏊🏻‍♂️My 6th South African Swimming Masters Nationals experience in Nelspruit🏊🏻‍♂️

Dreams do come true when you put your mind, body and soul into it.

On the first day of nationals after my 800m freestyle race and 50m breastroke.. my body started seizing up and my body started to become so sore that it felt like my body was going to collapse, but it’s my first day of nationals- I’ve still got another 2 days. I didn’t know what to do but to just push through and give it my all at every race.

With very little training this year, trying my best to go every night to either do some land training or swim at gym, it’s not easy to juggle a new Biokinetics practice, training and just normal things that are happening in life.

At the end I ended up with 6 medals (1 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze) and I was physically, mentally and emotionally finished, but, I’ve never been more proud that I finished something that I love so much and makes me the happiest to be in the water and do what I love doing.

Just after 3 days, what I’ve learned, if you put your mind to do something even if there are so many obstacles that you go through, you will finish right on top and you will feel so good and achieved so much afterwards. Even if you don’t win, but you know that you’ve done your very best at the end- you are the winner of your own journey.

Thank you to my hubby, Doron Aberman for pushing me and supporting me to get through every race and encouraging me to not give up.

🏊🏻‍♂️My 6th South African Swimming Masters Nationals experience in Nelspruit🏊🏻‍♂️

Dreams do come true when you put your mind, body and soul into it.

On the first day of nationals after my 800m freestyle race and 50m breastroke.. my body started seizing up and my body started to become so sore that it felt like my body was going to collapse, but it’s my first day of nationals- I’ve still got another 2 days. I didn’t know what to do but to just push through and give it my all at every race.

With very little training this year, trying my best to go every night to either do some land training or swim at gym, it’s not easy to juggle a new Biokinetics practice, training and just normal things that are happening in life.

At the end I ended up with 6 medals (1 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze) and I was physically, mentally and emotionally finished, but, I’ve never been more proud that I finished something that I love so much and makes me the happiest to be in the water and do what I love doing.

Just after 3 days, what I’ve learned, if you put your mind to do something even if there are so many obstacles that you go through, you will finish right on top and you will feel so good and achieved so much afterwards. Even if you don’t win, but you know that you’ve done your very best at the end- you are the winner of your own journey.

Thank you to my hubby, Doron Aberman for pushing me and supporting me to get through every race and encouraging me to not give up.

Book your Biokinetics session today!💪 Biokinetics practice based in Linksfield. WhatsApp Chavah for more information: 084 402 9701

Hi everyone, thought I should re-introduce myself to my new followers! Happy new year everyone!

A bit of information about myself:

Chavah Barit Biokineticist was established by registered Biokineticist, Chavah Aberman (neé Barit), who has been in private practice for over 5 years.

Chavah has an undergraduate, B Sports Science degree from the University of Pretoria as well as a honours degree in Biokinetics, BHSc Biokinetics from the University of the Witwatersrand. Chavah is registered as a Biokineticist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as well as the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA).

Biokinetics means ‘life through movement’, something which we strive to achieve with all our patients in a very safe, caring and professional environment.

We specialise in sports injuries, balance and fall prevention, wellness, Discovery Vitality fitness assessments, orthopedics, chronic conditions, neurological conditions and more in patients of all ages, including children, adults and geriatrics.

We look forward to being of service to you and bringing you life through movement & reaching all your goals this year!🧘‍♀️

Chavah Barit Biokineticist is officially open for 2023! We can’t wait to help our patients reach their goals!

We are closed for 2022! Thank you to everyone for the most amazing support over the passed few months! I can’t wait to reach your goals in 2023!

Few slots available tomorrow! WhatsApp me to book your slot! Let’s get those last minute points!

Last chance to book your Vitality Fitness assessments for this week! Contact Chavah to book your slot today!💪

The practice is closed from Friday, 16th December 2022 and will reopen Monday, 9th January 2023.

Book your Vitality Fitness Assessment today!💪
Contact Chavah to book your slot!

Book your Vitality Fitness Assessment today!💪
Contact Chavah to book your slot!

Let’s get to Diamond this year! Book your Vitality Fitness Assessment today!💪💪

DIABETES:

This is when your body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin well as it should.
When there isn’t enough insulin or the cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in the bloodstream. Overtime- this can cause some serious health conditions if not dealt with properly, for example: Heart Disease, Vision loss & Kidney Disease.

There are 2 types of Diabetes:
Type 1 Diabetes- (Appears in adolescence)
Type 2 Diabetes- (Lifestyle related and appears over time in life)

Benefits of exercise:
Being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin, which helps manage your Diabetes. Physical activity helps control blood sugar levels and also can lower the risk of heart disease and nerve damage.

Discovery Vitality Fitness Assessment Day! Book your spot now! Get your points before the end of the year! 2500 points to max of 7500 points! BOOK TODAY💪

🧘‍♀️Cat Camel Stretch🧘‍♀️

Description: start on all four position , the knees are directly under your hips and your hands under your shoulders. Round your shoulders as much as you can- to get into that camel like position, pulling your belly button into your spine. Then slowly arch your back as much as you can (cat position).
Tip: Put pressure on your finger tips not your wrists.

Sets/reps: 1 set by 12 reps

Why do the cat camel stretch?!
This stretch- stretches your back, torso and your neck muscles. This stretch improves your posture and your spine health. When you hold this stretch in the cat position, it is really good releasing your upper back and neck muscles. This stretch also works stability in your core muscles.
The muscles used in this stretch:
1. Erector spinae
2. Supraspinatus
3. Trapezius

STRETCHING INTO THE WEEKEND🤸‍♀️

🧘‍♀️Hamstring Stretch🧘‍♀️

Description: lie on your floor or your mat with both knees bent and your spine in a neutral position (not arching your back). Place a towel or your theraband around your toes, then raise that leg to stretch out your hamstring muscle while the other leg is bent.

Sets/reps: 1 set by 30 seconds on each side

Why do this stretch?!?
Stretching the hamstring muscles will help keep back the back thigh muscles loose and flexible. Therefore will help improve posture and increase flexibility and will also prevent lower back pain from happening.

Try do this stretch everyday!🤸‍♀️

Happy stretching🧘‍♀️

All about lower back pain! Try these stretches at your desk while you working tomorrow- no excuses!

🧘‍♀️LOWER BACK PAIN🧘‍♀️

Do you suffer from lower back pain? Sitting at the desk all day? Not moving enough?

Why do we get lower back pain?
🧘‍♀️Muscle|ligament strain
🧘‍♀️Arthritis: Osteoarthritis/Arthritis can effect the lower back.
🧘‍♀️Osteoporosis

Risk Factors:
🤸‍♀️Age
🤸‍♀️Lack of exercise
🤸‍♀️Excess weight
🤸‍♀️Diseases
🤸‍♀️Improper lifting
🤸‍♀️Psychological conditions
🤸‍♀️Smoking

The prevention of lower back pain is to do exercise/stretching:

Here are 6 easy stretches to do at your desk while you are working (so no excuses)- Maximum 8 mins of your time!

—> Neck stretch: in a seated position from your desk, keeping your back straight, tuck your chin back to give yourself a “double chin” and then lower your chin towards your chest.
Sets/reps: 1 set by 30 seconds

—> Roll the shoulders (forwards): seated at your desk- relax your shoulders, then lift up your shoulders as high as you can and roll the shoulders forwards. Keep moving the shoulders in a circle.
Sets/reps: 1 set by 10 reps

—> Thoracic rotation stretch: seated in a chair, sitting up nice and tall with your shoulders leaning back towards the back of the chair. Cross your arms over your chest and leading with your arms, rotate until you feel a stretch in the upper back.
Sets/reps: 1 set by 30 seconds on each side.

—> Piriformis stretch: seated in a chair, cross the leg over the knee of the other leg. While keeping your back straight, bend your chest slightly. If you don’t feel pain, bend forward a little more.
Sets/reps: 1 set by 30 seconds on both sides.

—> Hamstring stretch: sitting on the edge of the chair, straighten one leg in front of the body while the heel is placed on the floor. Straighten the back while sitting nice and tall and roll the pelvis forward.
Sets/ reps: 1 set by 30 seconds on both sides

—> Glute Stretch (Figure 4 stretch): in a seated position, keep your back up straight. Cross your ankle over your opposite knee and use your hands to push the knee downwards. To have a deeper stretch, lean forwards from your hips keeping the spine straight and weight even on both sides of your buttocks|glutes.
Reps/sets: 1 set by 30 seconds on both sides

🧘‍♀️LETS STRETCH INTO THE WEEKEND!🧘‍♀️

Let’s start this stretch series off with a Gluteal stretch for the weekend!

Glute|Buttocks stretch:

Description: place your ankle of the foot on your opposite knee. Grasp the thigh/knee of the bottom leg and pull both of your legs into your chest. Relax your upper body completely while doing the stretch (neck and shoulders).

Sets/reps: 1 set, hold for 20-30 seconds on both sides.

Try do this stretch 2-3 times a week!

Why do this Glute stretch?!?
Your glutes/gluteal muscles can become tight after too much sitting at your desk the whole day, overuse of the muscle and any over exhaustion in any athletic activity. Tight glutes can also lead up to any other athletic injuries. It is so important in our everyday life to stretch your gluteal muscles before exercising and/or after exercising!

Let me know in the comments below what you think of this stretch!

Happy stretching🤸‍♀️🧘‍♀️