Yoga and pilates are becoming increasingly popular forms of exercise across the generations, including older adults. There are plenty of great reasons for this. Both types of exercise provide a…
It's well documented (on this blog and elsewhere) that older adults especially should regularly be performing strength training exercises. If you'd like to find out more information about why strength…
Balance is a vital skill for all of us. It's one that becomes more important as we get older, since the consequences of poor balance, including falls, injuries and fractures…
As we age, it’s common to experience more issues with both our physical and mental health. However research has shown that regular exercise, specifically resistance training, can improve both physical…
The short answer is yes, you can gain muscle at any age. Our muscles are living tissues which respond to the load and stress we put upon them. Strength training,…
Osteoporosis is a condition affecting the bones, in which the bones lose strength (technically known as lower bone density), meaning there is an increased risk of fracture. With normal ageing…
The menopause has been a taboo subject for far too long. Finally this is changing, as more public health campaigns and messages are being shared in order to empower women…
Lifestyle factors are the leading causes of cancers worldwide. Physical inactivity specifically is becoming an increasingly accepted risk factor for the diagnosis of the major cancers, and death from these…
1) OA is caused by wear and tear of the joints and is an inevitable consequence of ageing Osteoarthritis (OA) is known as the classic degenerative age-related joint disease. It…
*This article was originally uploaded as a guest post on Lift Team 6 Have you ever discussed weight training with the older adults in your life? Here's why you should…