Quiet Running

Run like a Ninja.

It has occurred to me of late that non-runners are those of heavy feet.  A few of my clients make a huge flappy noise when they run and I remind them to "run like a Ninja".

That shuffling noise you hear when some people run is actually them putting the brakes on and it takes a lot of energy to run with your brakes on!

Your stride should be quiet.  You need to run OVER your foot strike and not INTO it.
If you are a beginner runner, lose the heel strike, run more on the mid-foot, and have active toes as you stride forward. Not only does it change the way you sound, but it changes the way you look when you run...you look like a runner!

One of my clients who was a terribly noisy runner did a 1 km run last week and he looked like a completely different person running....I didn't hear him run at all.

Pediatric Meet and Greet!

Thank you to Laura of Kids Physio Group and Leslie of Leap Therapy for Kids for hosting a meet and greet of PTs, OTs, one lone Kinesiologist and a PE teacher!

Behaviour Plans and Exercise

I am curious.  How many BCBAs incorporate exercise into the behaviour plan for their clients?

I am hoping to open a dialogue with Behaviour Consultants about how exercise can be used as a COMPLEMENTARY  tool to behaviour interventions.

I am of the belief that programmed exercise sessions can be a valuable tool to specific behaviour interventions (sleep issues/feeding issues/table work) and as a tool to develop self-regulation skills, and specific athletic skills that may improve quality of life for an individual with autism.

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North Delta Session FULL

I am pleased to announce that the North Delta session is now full.
THANK YOU!
I look forward to meeting all participants and parents on Friday!

Movement is NOT a Reward

Here is a post about the need for a shift in perspective on a student's need to MOVE from Chris Wejr's blog:  Movement is NOT a Reward
Chris is the principal of Kent Elementary School in Agassiz, BC.

Mini-Camps in July

We are organising Week Day Camps for the month of July for groups of 4 to 6.

July 8 - 12 
July 15 - 19 -BOOKED in North Delta
July 22 - 26
July 28 - August 2

Day activities involve fitness and skill activities, group cooperation games, snack and lunch downtime, and *swimming pool activities.

*North Delta groups only

Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: will be tailored to group enrolled
Group size:  4 to 6

Please contact EXercise IS Therapy for more information and pricing.