In regards to vehicles, boats or rodeo barrel competition “Turn on a dime” means the ability to execute really tight turns on a small circle. The phrase also can mean radical change of focus or switching to something new in an instant – which occasionally can be a useful life skill.
Since this is a fitness blog, we’ll apply “Turn on a dime” to Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ) exercise moves.
According to my National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Fitness Trainer textbook, SAQ can “aid nonathletic populations in weight loss, coordination, movement proficiency and injury prevention when applied safely and effectively…”
SAQ can be fun and invigorating. A few SAQ examples: (1) From a chair with nearby sturdy support, repetitively fast rise up to full standing, then sit back down at a controlled pace – no plopping!
(2) Making sure to HOLD ONTO THE SIDE RAIL, as quickly as is advisable for your fitness level, speedy step up a small-to-medium flight of stairs. Practice going down light-footed – keep holding on to the rail!
(3) Lastly, we can dance. Turn up the rock ‘n roll, lively waltz, country-western or Latin cha cha and 1-2-3 rhythm yourself around the living room.
No “on-a-dime” rodeo or drastic life change required for us becoming a little more nimble. WF!
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