We are living at an age when we have the opportunity to live longer than at any time in history. Lifespan has increased over the past 150 years. This gives us the chance to enjoy our lives longer, hence the need to ensure that we are fit and healthy enough to enjoy these additional years. …
PILATES BENEFITS FOR OLDER ADULTS by olaronke gbadebo Read More »
Everything we do with our legs needs our knees. Their movement allows the leg to turn, twist and set straight which we generally require for standing, walking, jumping and turning. The knees absorb a huge amount of pressure with every step — typically one-and-a-half times your body weight. That pressure, plus regular wear and tear, …
Regular physical activities have proven to have tremendous impact on how ageing affects the musculoskeletal system in the body. Apart from improved muscle and bone health, common health issues associated with ageing such as shoulder pain and stiffness can be reduced Shoulder pain and stiffness is very common in older adults and are mostly caused …
The changes that occur during menopause increase the need to make regular exercise a lifestyle. Being physically active and doing exercise helps to keep bones strong and healthy throughout life. This is so important during menopausal period as the hormonal changes that takes place in the body impacts on bone health. The hormone, oestrogen, plays …
Menopause is described as a natural part of a woman’s ageing process, where oestrogen levels start to decline between the ages of 45 and 55. Apart from the common symptoms that can be experienced such as hot flushes, night sweats, problems with memory and concentration, headaches, etc.; the drop in oestrogen level increases the risk …
Menopause is a phase in the life of a woman that brings about many changes. People who experience the menopause usually reach it between the ages of 40 and 60. Menopausal symptoms can be experienced years before it happens due to changes in hormonal levels. Apart from normal the biological aging of blood vessels, organs, muscles, …
Bodyweight Strength Exercises for Menopausal Women By Olaronke Ashiru-Gbadebo Read More »
Normal ageing is inescapable, but healthy ageing is by choice. It’s normal effects is unavoidable, but with healthy choices, you can control its long-term effect. One of such is the effect of regular physical activity on the mobility of joints, muscles and bones in the body. Good mobility is essential to active aging and is …
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SAFETY TIPS FOR EXERCISING IN HOT WEATHER There is no time of year that an individual cannot exercise. However, the impact of warm weather on exercise is different from cooler weather. Exercising in warm weather requires more energy which can lead to fatigue and its effects. Even when your routine does not change, the effect …
Physical activity includes all forms of activity, such as everyday walking or cycling to get from A to B, active play, work-related activity, active recreation (such as working out in a gym, aerobic classes, martial arts or kickboxing, skipping), dancing, gardening or playing active games, as well as organised and competitive sport. For most people, …
