Looking for an exercise routine that is low intensity and low impact? LIIT could be the answer… What is LIIT? Low Intensity Interval Training or LIIT is a variation on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). As its name suggests, it is less intense and also slower than HIIT, being performed over a longer period of […]
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Plantar fasciitis is a condition that arises from inflammation in the fascia (a tough band of fibrous tissue) attached to the heel bone. It causes pain across the bottom of the foot. Frequently it affects people with inflammatory arthritis but it can also occur in people with no previous history of arthritis and can be
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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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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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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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Coordination training is a great way to improve overall fitness and enable us to feel in control of our bodies. Coordination refers to when all our body parts and senses are working together to produce movements that are smooth and coordinated. This in turn enables us to live our lives to the full, decreases the
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HIIT, high intensity interval training, is a great option for over 50’s looking to get fit and healthy. These exercise routines often only last 15-20 minutes but pack a punch in terms of health benefits. As we age, maintaining lean muscle becomes harder. Lean muscle is crucial for living an active lifestyle and keeping fit
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Keeping fit both physically and mentally is important for all of us but even more so as we get older. There are so many different forms of exercise to choose from: nordic walking, running, racquet sports, team games, cycling to name but a few. But when it comes to finding one that is 100% natural,
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