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Extended Offer to all members of the United States Armed Forces


~  Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 to July 31, 2013  ~

 Original SANDDUNE™ offer extended thru end of August 2013.

30% off the regular price of $279.00

to members of the

United States Armed Forces

 

Jack & Weights & Dune

Retired Navy Vet Jack Berry using the SANDDUNE.

GA-US Navy Seals

GA-Fightin' 522

Fall Prevention *Call to Action*


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Granny @ 86 yrs Young!

Our goal is to provide people who are “at risk” for falling, a unique device that WILL adds a valuable new dimension in your desire to help others or yourself, achieve greater balance, coordination and strength as a greater confidence to participate in life with less fear of falling is realized.

With more nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities reporting increases of people being admitted who have fallen, this fact is creating a “call to action” nationwide, to develop Fall Prevention and fitness programs that are effective and enjoyable while creating a community of support for those who need to embark on a renewal of fitness and vitality.

Letting physical vigor and productivity drop because you have retired, and ignoring the signs of loss of balance and strength can lead to falls and the chances escalate that you will continue to fall without some sort of intervention in the form of a fitness program to strengthen balance, gait and flexibility.  Look for signs of everyday activities that require sitting and standing as a normal part of day, becoming more challenging.  Cane and Dune

With over 8,000 people per day turning 65, it is alarming that one-third of this demographic are injured due to falls. Make it a personal “call to action” to start a fitness program or keep your fitness on a level that is compatible with your capabilities, age and health.

Create a list questions for discussion with your doctor to develop an exercise regimen and review diet. Join a club or a group to help motivate and energize you as you begin your new path of better fitness and vitality. Get Moving Again Get Back Into Living Life with Zest and Zeal!

Extended Offer to all members of the United States Armed Forces


~  Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 to July 31, 2013  ~

 Original SANDDUNE™ offer extended thru end of August 2013.

30% off the regular price of $279.00

to members of the

United States Armed Forces

 

Jack & Weights & Dune

Retired Navy Vet Jack Berry using the SANDDUNE.

GA-US Navy Seals

Extended Offer to All Members of the United States Armed Forces


~  Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 to July 31, 2013  ~

 Original SANDDUNE™ offer extended thru end of August 2013.

30% off the regular price of $279.00

to members of the

United States Armed Forces

 

Jack & Weights & Dune

Retired Navy Vet Jack Berry using the SANDDUNE.

GA-US Navy Seals

The SANDDUNE’s Goal


Our goal at the Original SANDDUNE™ is to provide orthopaedic and neurological patients of all ages from kids to grandparents, as well as dancers, golfers, and athletes from other sports, the benefit of working out on this challenging and effective apparatus. It will add a valuable new dimension to the goal of helping reestablish greater balance, coordination and strength to those coping with the fear of falling due to   injury, illness and recovering from surgery.

The distinctive properties of the SANDDUNE also lends itself to athletes striving to increase coordination,  greater flexibility in their joints, core strength, a more responsive musculature, and balance components critical to sound fitness and successful athletic performance.

Jack & Weights & Dune

Jack’s 5 minute testimony

One leg stand, hands in 2nd - 8 yr old

Mighty Dancer!

SD Squat

Cardio Burst Squat Run

Extended Offer to all members of the United States Armed Forces


~  Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 to July 31, 2013  ~

 Original SANDDUNE™ offer extended thru end of August 2013.

30% off the regular price of $279.00

to members of the

United States Armed Forces

 

Jack & Weights & Dune

Retired Navy Vet Jack Berry using the SANDDUNE.

GA-US Navy Seals

Special Offer to members of the United States Armed Forces


~  Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 to July 31, 2013  ~

 Original SANDDUNE™ is offering

30% off the regular price of $279.00

to members of the United States Armed Forces

 

Freedom is the sure possession...

Fall Prevention “Call to Action”


With more nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities reporting increases of people being admitted who have fallen, this fact is creating a “call to action” nationwide, to develop Fall Prevention and fitness programs that are effective and enjoyable while creating a community of support for those who need to embark on a renewal of fitness and vitality. People like Jack LaLane,  Lilias, LungeBilly Blanks, Jane Fonda, Joseph Pilates, and Rodney Yee have created fitness communities that can be embraced at all fitness levels with proper guidance – from kids to grandparents. Letting physical vigor and productivity drop because you have retired, or have reached that “age” that the “norm” says you can let it all hang out, creates the chances of becoming a candidate at risk for falls. Many people hit age 50 and decide I have had enough of sweatin’ to the oldies and runnin’ on empty. My feet hurt and now I can sit back relax and gather some moss on the stone that has stopped rollin’. But, hey look at the Rolling Stones – no moss is gathering there! Ignoring the signs of loss of balance and strength can lead to falls. The chances escalate that you will continue to fall without some sort of intervention in the form of a fitness program to strengthen balance, gait and flexibility. The increasing difficulties of getting out of the car or your favorite chair are a couple of signs to be aware of.Cane and Dune

Since the Baby Boomer population began hitting age 65 in 2011 at a rate of 8,000 per day, it is alarming that one-third of people over 65 are injured due to falls. Make it a personal “call to action” to start a fitness program or keep your fitness on a level that is compatible with your capabilities, age and health. Some will have greater capabilities than others and that’s fine. It’s all about taking care of your health and fitness. Start really enjoying your grand-kids or kids in some cases. Take the time to talk to your doctor about exercise and diet. Join a club or a group around the corner at a recreation center. Cycle n Skate

Making Rehabilitation exercise made acceptable


When recuperating from knee/hip surgery or injury, the biggest obstacle that many patients face is keeping with the program! Many patients do not like the pain of beginning physical therapy after this type of surgery because of the pain experienced when walking on hard surfaces.  Appointments are skipped to avoid the pain. I have seen family and friends do just this. They may say to their physical therapists “I am doing great, doing my exercises everyday” and then not follow through with their recommended regimen at home because, again, it is painful and there is no incentive. This is one case where no pain, no gain it not mantra of choice.

The patient goes to the office for their visit and the physical therapist notes that their progress is not correlating with the amount of time reported for following prescribed exercises for “home” work. Therefore this renders the physical therapy sessions ineffective for the patient. Mindfulness

Your center becomes the foundation of building coordination and strength. The SANDDUNE™ helps restore the stability, mobility, and flexibility to the muscles recovering and rebuilding after an injury or a replacement of the knee or hip. When on the exercising on the SANDDUNE™ you are not centered on your physical challenge.

Providing a challenging yet comfortable apparatus to rehabilitate with is a key factor in the motivation to keep appointments and do the prescribed therapeutic exercises. The Original SANDDUNE™ gently forces you to focus and become more mindful of your body’s movement while finding and maintaining your balance on the apparatus.

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The unique capabilities of the SANDDUNE™ allow the whole body to move as a unit.  As the feet  compress the pads of the balance tool, the “sand-like” feeling of imbalance is created by the exclusive rebounding material, gently causing the foot and ankle to correct themselves for balance.  Because of the motion generated, the core responds and the “ripple” effect of the human body balancing itself begins.