5 reasons to work on mobility as we get older

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β€’ Sponsored Article β€’ 5 reasons to work on mobility as we get older Want to keep up with your grandkids? Carry your own groceries and make your own bed? Well, nobody wants to do the last one, but if you would prefer to stay active and competent in your old age, you need to
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Why stretching is important as we get older

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Why stretching is important as we get older You may think of stretching as something performed only by runners or gymnasts. But we all need to stretch in order to protect our mobility and independence. “A lot of people don’t understand that stretching has to happen on a regular basis. It should be daily,” says
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Free exercise videos on YouTube for the over 60s | 60 Plus Club

Free exercise videos on YouTube for the over 60s

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Free exercise videos on YouTube for the over 60s πŸ’ͺβœ… Regular physical activity is important for the health and mental well-being of people 50 and older β€” exercise boosts energy, strengthens the heart, and helps older folks manage illness or pain as well as weight. We understand that going to the gym is a high
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How to improve your endurance over 60

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How to improve your endurance over 60 πŸŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸš΄ You should have now Explored the benefits of being active daily and learnt about ways to finding your correct training range as we get older. This blog takes a step further in offering information on how to build up (or restart) your endurance after 60. We look
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Exploring the benefits of being active daily

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Exploring the benefits of being active daily πŸ˜Šβœ… Exercise improves more than your physical health. It can also boost memory and help prevent dementia. And it can help you maintain your independence and your way of life. If you stay strong and agile as you age, you’ll be more able to keep doing the things
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Finding a suitable training range as we get older

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Finding a suitable training range as we get older πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβœ… In our earlier article Exploring the benefits of being active daily we touched on the importance of being active, and maintaining an active lifestyle. This doesn’t mean a heavy training regime lifting barbells in a sweaty gym. The best part of exercise, is that it
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15 Myths about exercise and older adults

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15 Myths about exercise and older adults πŸ’ͺβœ… Exercise can help make you stronger, prevent bone loss, improve balance and coordination, lift your mood, boost your memory, and ease the symptoms of many chronic conditions. “Exercise is almost always good for people of any age,” says Chhanda Dutta, PhD, chief of the Clinical Gerontology Branch
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Improve bone density with supplements & vitamins

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Improve bone density with supplements & vitamins 🦡πŸ’ͺ Many doctors and specialists will suggest taking supplements and vitamins in addition to exercise and healthy eating in efforts to improve bone density. Such supplements include calcium, magnesium and protein and vitamins such as vitamin D, vitamin K and vitamin E. This blog article explores these supplements
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Osteoporosis and improving bone health

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Osteoporosis and improving bone health Bone building reaches a peak during adolescence but then slows after age 25. In addition to this natural bone loss, we’re less likely to perform high-impact, bone-stimulating exercises (such as jumping) after age 50. This adds up to an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone breaks and fractures. As you
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