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…
*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…
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 is…
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…
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…
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…
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,…