From the recording Smart Fitness, Smart Foods (9198D)
SMART FITNESS, SMART FOODS
- warm-up
(Ron Hiller/RONNO, Judy Millar, Liz Jones-Twomey © 2008 Song Support/SOCAN)
BENEFITS: These sequential developmental movement patterns (starting with spinal movement, then homologous movement, next homolateral movement, and finally contralateral movement) support and increase the depth of integration of the body and brain. Spinal movement supports our understanding of the vertical, postural midline. Movement of both the arms and legs at the same time supports the development of lateral stability (i.e., sense of left and right side of the body). It provides for exploration of each side of the midline before crossing midline, helping in learning to read and write.
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SMART FITNESS, SMART FOODS
by RONNO & Liz Jones-Twomey
Developed with Carol Ann Erickson, Licensed Brain Gym® Instructor
of the International Educational Kinesiology Foundation
Recent research overwhelmingly confirms the critically important connection between regular, quality physical activity and healthy nutrition for achieving and maintaining health and well-being. This CD was specifically designed to provide a practical, motivating resource to help the young (and the young-at-heart!) along the pathway to personal wellness.
Somewhere along the course of a child’s development, basic developmental movement patterns that provide the foundation for stress-free living and learning may have been skipped or not practised. Participation in the activities on this CD allows us the opportunity to revisit the movement patterns to support their development and maturation.
This inclusive program provides a brain-based, whole-body fitness experience. The specially designed movements featured in the guided-workout section of this resource offer support within the following areas:
• quality personal wellness programs
• physical education mandates
• stress management strategies
• character education
We sincerely hope you find Smart Fitness, Smart Foods to be a wonderful and valuable addition to your fitness/nutrition program.
Yours in wellness and movement fun,
RONNO, Liz, and Carol Ann