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Step into Spring
As winter fades and days grow longer, spring offers the perfect moment for seniors in our community to refresh routines and rediscover the joy of movement. Milder weather and blooming...
Show Up or Seize Up
I can’t take credit for the wonderfully catchy phrase “show up or seize up.” One of our brilliant seated Pilates regulars said it during a chat about what keeps us...
The Wonder of Pilates
Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on strengthening the body’s core muscles while also improving flexibility, posture, overall strength and balance, it involves slow, controlled, precise movements...
Six Steps to Strong Healthy Feet
As we go about our daily lives, we often underestimate the importance of foot strengthening exercises. Our feet are the foundation of our body, supporting us as we stand, walk,...
The Joyful Medicine: Why Dancing Is Great for Your Physical and Mental Health
Dancing isn’t just a fun way to move – it’s a powerful boost for both your body and mind. Physically, dance improves cardiovascular health, strength, balance, and flexibility. Whether it’s...
The Benefits of Sit-to-Stand Exercises
Sit-to-stand exercises are a simple yet powerful way for individuals to maintain and improve their strength, balance, and independence. This functional movement mimics a daily activity—rising from a chair –...
The Importance of Footcare
When we think of health, our feet are often the last thing on our minds, but taking care of them is crucial, not just for staying mobile, but for our...
Practice Makes Perfect
Do you feel the need to crawl across the living room to get assistance from a piece of furniture when getting up off the floor? As we get older many...
Exercise for older adults
Unfortunately, there currently isn’t anything on the market that will stop us from ageing, but we can do something to limit its impact. It doesn’t have to cost the earth...
Physical activity levels: How do you measure up?
Many of us may assume we are in the more active category. There are so many ways in which we are reminded to exercise, from the media, our phones, fitness...
Shin Splints & How To Avoid Them
If you, like many people, have come into the new year thinking ‘I need to start exercising more’, there’s a good chance running is a form of exercise that you’re...