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Being aware of your pulse is important as it may indicate an abnormal heart rate or rhythm. Your heart rhythm is normally controlled by a natural pacemaker in your heart, the sinus node. The sinus node is located in the right atrium and produces electrical impulses to start each heart rate. An arrhythmia occurs when something goes wrong with these electrical impulses in the heart and should be medically investigated. Monitor your heart rate and rhythm. Remember: "You can't beat a healthy heart" - The Fresh Quotes
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Listen to your heart - it can save your Life. Knowing what a normal heart beat, (otherwise known as a pulse or heart rate) is can help you detect arrhythmias. An arrhythmia is an irregular or abnormal heart beat and can be present even without any symptoms. Checking your pulse regularly will help you to recognize abnormalities in your heart rate and thus, rhythm. Be wise, don't let disease hide in disguise.
Should you require specific guidance, and supervision to start or continue a physical activity program or rehabilitation, contact a Biokineticist on www.biokineticssa.org.za

28 May is International Day of action for Women's Health.
Biokinetic treatment assists through all stages of a woman's life affecting overall general health and wellness.
Find a Bio to assist you in reaching optimum health on www.biokineticssa.org.za

Exercise has shown improvement in physical well-being in post covid patients.

Long Covid fatigue 'reduced with exercise programme' Researchers say a six-week exercise programme helped patients make "significant" improvement.

Hypertension- the modern epidemic, affects more than 1 billion people across the globe.
Most people suffering with hypertension are unaware of their condition putting them more at risk of heart attacks, stroke etc.
This day encourages citizens of all countries to prevent and control it. High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
It is considered hypertension if your pressure is above 140/90.

Lifestyle changes such as diet and exercising or even medication can manage and treat high blood pressure.

Exercises can be managed and prescribed by a Biokineticist to suit your specific needs and manage your pressure.

Know your numbers- Control it- Live longer.

World Parkinson’s Day- Sunday 11th April 2021 kicks off Parkinsons Awareness week from 11 April to 17th April.
As there is no cure for Parkinson’s, this is an annual opportunity to raise awareness to support people with living with the condition, to improve quality of life and to ensure that people live better for longer.
This year, the theme will be Mental Health in Parkinson’s 💬🧠
Up to 50% of people with Parkinson’s will suffer from Anxiety or Depression at some point during their illness.
Living with Anxiety or Depression with Parkinson’s will worsen symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, sleep problems and pain and much more. When left untreated, Anxiety and Depression reduces quality of life.

The unparalleled value of good health is celebrated today on World Health Day; Spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), physical, mental, and emotional well-being is promoted and celebrated all over the world today.

Get Fit for Health with the F**T principles:
F - Frequency
I- Intensity
T- Time
T- Type

Biokinetics’ primary function is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise as a modality. Here at Biokinetics SA, we are fixated on promoting a healthy life through the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programme prescription.

This 7 minute workout packs in a full body exercise routine in a fraction of the time.
It is a short, rapid burst of activity also known as HIIT that uses body weight. If you are a beginner & not a regular exercise, this routine would certainly not be the one to start out with immediately. Seek advice on getting your body into shape and getting fitter. However, if you want to try it out begin with 3/4 of the exercises and add on as you feel a bit more stronger and comfortable.
This program consists of 12 exercises, 30 seconds each that is long enough to get in about 15 reps and 10 seconds rest between sets.

HIIT has been proven to improve cardiovascular fitness, decrease body fat, improve strength and endurance. With HIIT you need to focus on getting your intensity to a 9 on a 1-10 scale during intense intervals and giving your body time to recover adequately during rest cycles.

Disclaimer: The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

A big farewell to 2020 and a fresh start to 2021.
Despite the uncertainty worldwide with Covid and lockdown restrictions that were imposed upon us, this brought about unhealthy eating habits, less physical activity and for most people a flood of negative energy with regards to more working hours, less sleep and more stress.

As for 2021, a new year, new goals and new YOU! Let’s begin the year with a healthy approach and let us assist you in creating a balanced lifestyle going forward.

TAKE A DEEP BREATH;
Count all your blessings;
Keep physically and mentally active;
Lastly, feed your body with the heart of good food.

Create healthy habits not restrictions.

💥Post COVID-19 treatment💥
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Importance & benefits of exercise during Covid-19. A Biokineticist is able to assist with post covid treatment to improve muscle strength, breathing, correct core activation, improve fitness & much more.

Practice healthy safety measures, exercise, wash hands & wear your mask!

Cardiac health is an essential component to a healthy body. Often we hear about heart rate and blood pressure and how this directly relates to your hearts health, we may be aware of what our blood pressure is but do you know why these two particular measurements are so important?

Blood pressure and heart rate, show how well your heart is working to pump blood throughout our body and how efficient oxygen is transported during and after exercise.

💥BLOOD PRESSURE 💥
The force that drives the movement of blood through the blood vessels.
BP is expressed as fraction, e.g. 120/80 mm Hg.
The top number (also know as systolic pressure) is the pressure your ❤️ exerts while beating and pumping blood out to organs and tissues.
The bottom number (diastolic pressure) is the pressure remaining in the artery wall as your ❤️ rests between contractions.

Blood pressure Range
> Normal: Slow pulse- also known as BRADYCARDIA is a pulse lower than 60 bpm
> Fast pulse- TACHYCARDIA is a pulse higher than 100 bpm

Heart rate can be easily taken by finding your pulse on your wrist or neck and counting the number of beats in 1 min.

Keep your heart happy & strong
Make good lifestyle choices and live a better tomorrow. Have a hearty week ahead 🤸🏻‍♂️

It's national back awareness week...
Biokinetics treats this common complaint!
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Physical Activity 💪 improves . It boosts endorphins and serotonin to improve your mood 😊 and stimulates parts of the brain responsible for learning and memory🧠.
Exercise encourages social interaction and lessens feelings of isolation & low self esteem.
Feel better today and find a Bio to guide you: www.biokineticsSA.org.za

Let us help to provide you with a better understanding of your fitness level, physical function & fall risk.

‼️Functional Assessment only available for vitality members 65+ ‼️

Are you 65 or older?
A new and exciting vitality functional assessment has been launched for vitality 65+ members 😃
This test gives members a better understanding of their physical function and fall risk. Biokineticist then prescribe exercises that are recommended for healthy aging.

Members will earn the equivalent base points to the Vitality Fitness Assessment, a flat 2 500 points (exclusively available to Vitality members 65 years or older only).

These members can choose to do both the Vitality Fitness Assessment and Vitality Functional Assessment, but will only be awarded the base points for 1 assessment per year.

Cost: R445.40

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How do we keep our lungs happy and healthy?
Well, of course by exercise.
As much as we associate physical activity with a healthy heart, weight loss or even a decrease risk of diseases/comorbidities i.e. diabetes or hypertension, exercise positively benefits both the lungs and the heart respectively.
In order to achieve a healthy heart and lungs, one should exercise 3-4 x per week for 30 min @ a moderate intensity.🏃🏻‍♀️

Any form of physical activity requires good blood circulation, good oxygen uptake (correct breathing pre & post training) whether it be at rest, running, or even doing weighted exercises.

Breathing plays an essential role in correct uptake of oxygen by the lungs for the body to provide energy to use up during activity, expelling waste/carbon dioxide when energy is produced and the oxygen supplied to the body via the bloodstream is pumped by the heart to muscles that require it for movement.

📍An example of correctly executing breathing.
When teaching our patients how to recruit abdominal muscles we ask patients to pull the belly button in towards the bed (this creates a flat surface on the back for that slight arch that is formed in the lower back). When breathing in or taking in air- the tummy should be deflated and when exhaling or expelling air the tummy goes in.

Swipe above for more illustrations.

Functional movement is the absolute basis of human locomotion. First and foremost breathing is the most essential in any exercise, squatting, transitioning from lying down to standing up, reaching overhead, pushing up and rotation.

Functional movement are multi-joint movements that requires good coordination of your body.
It enhances stability, mobility, flexibility and strength thus improving motor control.

When assessing body biomechanics we screen 7 movements :
1. Squat
2. Hip hinge
3. Gait
4. Twist
5. Pull
6. Push
7. Lunge

These movements assist us in screening technique, muscle weakness, posture, compensation and any stability or mobility issues that could arise from the ankles, knees or hips.

Move well. Move often.

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