Need an energy boost? We’ve got you covered. As we age, it’s quite common to discover that our energy levels are no longer what they used to be, that our “get up and go” can need a kick start to get it going each morning. And even when it’s going, that our battery can drain …
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We’ve all heard the phrase: “It’s never too late” and throughout our youth, our twenties, thirties and forties we believe it to be true. Nothing is going to stop us ticking those wildest dreams of ours off our “bucket list”! And then, before we know it, we’ve hit 50 – our sixth decade – and …
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If you’re looking for some motivation to get exercising today, then this is the perfect video 💪. In this TED Talk, Neuro-scientist Wendy Suzuki discusses the transformational impact exercise has on our brain. With brain-changing benefits such as boosting mood, memory and even protecting the brain against neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Wendy outlines the importance …
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Balance is a core pillar of overall fitness. Although flat abs, toned glutes or a muscular upper body may often be perceived as what “fitness” looks like in today’s society, skills such as balance (along with flexibility) are actually highly under-rated and incredibly important to support lifelong fitness. Although it may not be the most …
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Whilst it may seem a daunting task to ‘get fit at fifty’ it most certainly shouldn’t be. The benefits of being active can be seen from a broad range of activities that need not be strenuous – simply walking, biking or gardening can work wonders. Age is merely a number and in fact recent research …
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In recent years, engagement with yoga has skyrocketed with an estimated 300 million people practising yoga worldwide. In 2019, it was reported as one of the top ten fitness trends in the world and certainly looks set to continue in popularity. The term ‘yoga’ stems from an ancient Indian practise, originating as far back as …
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While physiotherapy will not stop the ageing process, it can help to reduce its impact on our bodies and our lives. Physiotherapy has been demonstrated to improve many factors associated with ageing including strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and pain levels. Overall, research has shown that physiotherapy helps older adults maintain their health, well-being, functional ability …
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Pilates as a discipline has been around for over a hundred years. It was developed by Joseph Pilates, a German born gymnast and bodybuilder who moved to England in 1912. With the onset of the First World War in 1914, he was arrested and interned first at Lancaster Castle before being moved to Knockaloe internment …
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As a low impact exercise exerting little pressure on bones and joints, Tai Chi is a great exercise regime for anyone – regardless of age, ability or fitness levels. Tai Chi originated in 13th century China where it was developed as a martial art. Indeed, it is still practised as such. For today, however, we …
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All sorts of good things can come to us as we grow older, including a taste for the “finer things” in life, whatever our personal predilection may be. But when our pleasures become primarily sedentary – fine dining, choice wine, spa retreats, relaxing holidays in the sun – our fitness levels and general mobility can …
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