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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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 and lifestyle benefits, including…