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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Senior's Cane Is Best Self-Defense

Tigers Way, a local martial arts school, teaches people to use a traditional walking cane for self-defense and self-protection.

Using a cane isn't a disability, according to the Tigers Way Martial Arts School of St. Petersburg. It's an advantage. Tigers Way specializes in teaching self-defense for use in real-world situations, including a cane, if attacked.  The cane can offer the victim a two-foot extension to his or her reach, said Tony Bilotta, lead instructor at Tigers Way. The cane may be especially handy for a senior. A caregiver may realize a loved one is afraid to go out alone. Grand Master Mark Shuey developed the Cane Master system, after he observed seniors and their use of canes, according to an ABC News report on 20/20. Shuey's dad would not use a cane due to the stigma associated with using it. During the same time period, several seniors were robbed …

Friday, January 13, 2012

Five Ways to Keep Your 'Exercise More' Resolution

With the New Year in full swing, here's a list of places in Largo that will allow you to stick your promise to get healthy.

Everyone has a New Year's resolution, or five, and at the top of many lists is the promise to get healthy. Here's our list of five ways you can keep your promise to exercise more in 2012. Motivation not included. 1. Stiletto Fitness. Ever try hanging upside down from a pole while supporting your own body weight? It takes a lot of strength, coordination and physical fitness. That's what makes this exotic dance studio an ideal place to work off those pounds and have fun doing it. Stiletto offers burlesque, booty, ballet and pole classes, as well as strength and Pilates training.  2. Hot Yoga. Yoga has traditionally been recognized as a relaxing, soothing exercise that is low on impact and high on emotional cleansing. Hot yoga, which …

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