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This is What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise

If you’re looking for some motivation to get exercising today, then this is the perfect video đŸ’Ș. 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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I Start My Day With These 3 Yoga Poses To Prepare My Body and Mind for Anything

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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Popular Physiotherapy Exercises You Can Do At Home

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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6 Exercises You Can Do Today That Will Improve Your Coordination and Balance

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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This is a Must Try At-Home Full Body HIIT Workout for Over 50’s (Beginner Friendly)

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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8 Things Over 50’s Should Know About CrossFit Before Starting

We love CrossFit here at fitness drum. The workouts are effective, the community is supportive, and it makes fitness fun and engaging. If you’re new to CrossFit or functional training, catch up on our top CrossFit workouts for beginners. And if you think CrossFit is just for the younger generation and for semi-professional athletes, you’re

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