{"id":7296,"date":"2020-09-08T10:56:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T14:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mamaroneck\/?p=7296"},"modified":"2020-09-08T10:56:51","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T14:56:51","slug":"moving-forward-after-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/mamaroneck\/blog\/uncategorized\/moving-forward-after-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving forward after Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Students<\/p>\n

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During this pandemic time in our history, we have been spending more time at home. At first, it might have been a time that we enjoyed because it gave us the opportunity to relax, spend more time with family, catch up with some reading etc. and yes, some of us, have had the opportunity to work from home.<\/p>\n

But as time passes, we tend to get bored. So a few of us find activities that absorb us so completely, we lose touch with what\u2019s going on around us. We could start painting, writing, gardening, playing a musical instrument or organizing our garage \u2014 and the next thing we know 3 hours have passed. We feel mentally refreshed.<\/p>\n

So what about physical activity? Unfortunately, a small percentage of adults will spend a lot of time on the couch in front of the TV.<\/p>\n

The more hours you sit each day, the higher your risk of metabolic problems. Sitting too much can negatively impact your health and longevity.<\/p>\n

Below I will quote an expert on the subject<\/p>\n

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Edward R. Laskowski, M.D.<\/a> from the Mayo clinic recommends for most adults to remain healthy to do the following<\/p>\n

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Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week.<\/p>\n

The guidelines suggest that you spread out this exercise during the course of a week. \u00a0For some of you that could translate on a 30 minutes walk 5 days a week. You can do that alone or with your partner or in a group.<\/p>\n

Another suggestion would be to engage in 3 (45 minutes) of ballroom dancing lessons a week.<\/p>\n

These ballroom dancing activities would provide fun while developing many attributes. There are substantial\u00a0benefits\u00a0to those who start\u00a0ballroom dance\u00a0as adults<\/p>\n

Research has found that\u00a0ballroom dancing\u00a0improves\u00a0mental\u00a0acuity throughout a dancer’s life. Ballroom dancing\u00a0can help enhance memory, alertness, awareness, focus, and concentration.<\/p>\n

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The activity of ballroom dancing:<\/p>\n

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