UK physical activity and lifestyle guidelines…For adults a focus on “STRENGTH, STRENGTH, STRENGTH”

For older adults the focus is on maintaining strength and including balance training, though in some cases older adults can be the fittest they have ever been. Maintaining strength in later life translates to additional life years, better function, better quality of life, and prolonged independent living.Full article here 🏋🏿 https://tinyurl.com/ycj3oqrh

Study of older adults in Japan shows that participants achieved balanced health in the physical, mental, and social domains through regular group exercise…

The participants achieved balanced health in the physical, mental, and social domains through regular group exercise as part of a community-wide physical activity intervention and contributed to expanding communities through social connectedness and mutual support.Full article 🎎 https://bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12877-017-0584-3

Flu? Cold? Boost your immune system. Why outdoor exercise in Winter really is good for you! Part 2

When the temperature drops outside, it makes a lot of us feel like hibernating indoors and waiting it out till sunny and longer days return. Exercise will usually take a back seat but if you decide to brave the cold and leave the electric heater behind you will soon find training in cold weather canContinue reading “Flu? Cold? Boost your immune system. Why outdoor exercise in Winter really is good for you! Part 2”