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…
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…
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…