In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. During that time, less than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s; today, close to 5.4 million people live with the disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Alzheimer’s is accountable for 60 to 80 percent of dementia […]
Swimming is a lot of fun and great exercise to boot, but it is important to take the proper precautions before taking to the water. Whether you are swimming in the ocean, enjoying the lake at your local national park or just hopping in the neighbor’s pool, the temperature of the water matters. Your body […]
Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women, just behind skin cancer. Nearly 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. However, thanks in part to early detection and improvements in treatment, millions of women are surviving the disease. […]
If you are looking for a unique yet highly effective way to exercise and get fit, the Nekdoodle® Aquatic Therapeutic Exercises DVD may be the right choice for you. Experts have long recognized the benefits of low-impact aquatic exercises, and the Nekdoodle® Aquatic Therapeutic Exercises DVD offers the best of aquatic exercise in a format […]
The Nekdoodle® is a multifunctional flotation device that can be used in numerous ways to enhance your swimming experience. The creators of the Nekdoodle®, Joey Zucchelli and Debra May wanted some type of cushion and support that would allow for floating and swimming laps hands-free around the pool. That idea became the Nekdoodle®. The Nekdoodle® […]
Whether you are trying to beat the heat, improve your fitness level or just have fun, there is nothing like open water swimming. There is nothing wrong with swimming laps in your backyard pool or fitness club, but the sheer thrill of open water swimming puts those tamer venues to shame. Unfortunately, the wild nature […]
The concept of the staycation gained a lot of popularity during the Great Recession, but the idea of vacationing close to home and enjoying the local attractions appears to have a lasting appeal. The economy may be getting better, but smart men and women are still looking for ways to save money without giving up […]
Whether you have a pool in your backyard or just enjoy the water once in a while, knowing how to swim is important for every member of the family. Knowing how to swim will keep the kids safe, give you peace of mind and make your summer vacation more fun. Even if you rarely venture […]
It is with great honor and pride that we announce Nekdoodle’s featured article in the June/July issue of Lifestyles, the premier lifestyle magazine for the county of San Joaquin, California. The two-page spread titled “Functional Flotation” highlights the history of Nekdoodle,including our very own Joey Zucchelli and Debra May, as well as details the progressive […]
Ai Chi is an aquatic exercise that strengthens and relaxes the entire body through a sequence of sixteen different postures, slow, concentrated movements and deep breathing. The basis for the exercise stems from Tai-Chi and Qi Gong ideals combined with techniques used in a water-based massage therapy called Watsu. The exercise is a progression […]
