Protein Requirements For Older Adults
In this post we will answer 3 key questions commonly asked about older adults and protein intake. What is the recommended amount of protein for older adults? What and when…
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April 20, 2021
Muscular Strength Vs Power For Older Adults: What’s the Difference?
Muscular strength and power are often used interchangeably but there is an important distinction between the two. Somebody who is exceptionally strong may not be very powerful if they can’t…
February 28, 2021
My Knee Exercise | 6 Month Knee Exercise Programme
Do you have a painful and stiff knee that is stopping you performing your normal activities? Is it more stiff and painful in the mornings and after being static in…
February 13, 2021
Osteopenia Vs Osteoporosis: A Guide To Bone Density Loss
Our bones naturally become weaker as we age. Their structure, composition and function decline as bone mass decreases and changes occur in the microarchitecture. If you have a lower than…
February 2, 2021
How To Live a Longer and Healthier Life
We all want to live a long and happy life, right? While there are of course certain situations that can take this out of our control, according to the World…
January 17, 2021
Hip Strengthening Exercises For Seniors
Hip strengthening exercises are an excellent way to support the hip joint, one of the most important weight-bearing joints of the body. Located between the pelvis and femur, the hip…
January 6, 2021
Workout Your Motivation | 5 Stages of Change For Physical Fitness
“How can I motivate myself to change my behaviour? “How do I stay motivated?” “How can I increase my motivation?” These are probably some of the most important questions to…
December 29, 2020
Exercise & The Immune System – How Are They Linked?
This year we have all suddenly been thrust into a world in which we are thinking more seriously about our own health, and our susceptibility and vulnerability to infections and…
December 10, 2020
Sarcopenia: The Impact of Inactivity & Sedentary Behaviour in Lockdown
National and regional lockdowns throughout this year due to COVID-19 have changed our lives in many different ways. They have meant that we have all been spending much more time…
November 16, 2020
How Many Steps A Day Is Healthy?
10,000 steps a day is seen by many as the epitome of health, although it is a target most people rarely manage to reach (it equates to about 5 miles…
November 11, 2020