Archive for March 2020
Rob’s session 30 March 2020
Led by Rob, this is a 40-minute whole-body exercise routine for older adults aimed at helping with balance and the cardiovascular system (heart and lungs). Following a gentle warm-up, two different sets of circuits will help tone up and strengthen both the upper and lower body, followed by a cool down. Instead of dumbbells, you…
Read MoreMira’s session 27 March 2020
Led by Mira, this is a low impact whole body workout that focuses on all key elements for ageing better: cardiovascular endurance, strength and core stability, balance and flexibility. Mira takes you through a warm-up, followed by a cardio workout consisting of interval drills with recovery breaks for improving cardio endurance and mobility. The strength…
Read MoreJordan’s session 24 March 2020
Led by Jordan, this workout contains a great mixture of strength work, functional movements, core stability and cardiovascular conditioning. It is for any level and provides scaling for all levels. Includes a warm-up and cool down.
Read MoreRob’s session 23 March 2020
Led by Rob, this is a 40-minute whole-body exercise routine that works balance and the cardiovascular system (heart and lungs) – there are easy, medium and hard options and the circuits help to tone up and strengthen both the upper and lower body. Includes a gentle warm-up and cool down.
Read MoreBalance improver
A chair or countertop is needed for this balance improver: Stand up straight, pulling in your abdominal muscles. Slowly lift one leg out in front of you Then move the leg out to the side And then slowly out behind you, without leaning forward Repeat five times, then try the same thing on the other…
Read MoreFacts about falling
The facts are that people aged 65 and older have the highest risk of falling, with 30% of people older than 65 and 50% of people older than 80 falling at least once a year. Falling has a high human cost – distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and even mortality. According…
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