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…
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…
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…
Resistance training (strength training) has numerous benefits which can aid healthy and sustainable weight loss. Critically, resistance training ensures that weight loss is not from lean muscle mass, but fat…
You may have heard that running is bad for your knees, from well-meaning family members, friends, colleagues or even doctors and healthcare professionals. By ‘bad for your knees’ what they…
As we age, the body experiences a natural reduction in muscle mass, strength and bone mineral density. This reduction is accelerated in women compared to men, with the onset of…
Are you an older adult wanting to get started with strength training? It’s never too late to begin! For some seniors, just the thought of walking over the weights area…
Increasingly, public health guidelines are including resistance (strength) training as a recommended form of exercise for older adults. This is because of a number of health benefits, including to prevent…
Like it or not, a number of changes happen to our bodies as we age. They are a natural part of living life and include a combination of age-related structural,…
If you are experiencing pain and discomfort due to osteoarthritis, strength training exercises might be the last thing on your mind. However, research shows that physical activity is one of…