Fitness Over 60

I was first diagnosed with Arthritis when I was 40. I was devastated. Suddenly, I couldn’t walk as my ankles and knees were too swollen and painful. I found it hard to lift even a cup of tea as my fingers were stiff and tight with inflammation…

Do you feel like your posture is not what it used to be? You may have forgotten how good it feels to stand tall and straight. Moreover, did you know that bad posture can lead to a host of health problems? Poor posture can cause back pain…

Pop into any Facebook group or start a chat with friends about starting a fitness routine and one of the first things that will come up is how much we struggle with finding motivation. Many of us lament that we just aren’t the people who have motivation…

Are you noticing your balance more than you used to? Do you sometimes hesitate when you’re walking or worry about tripping and falling? Do you feel nervous or unsteady coming down the stairs? Even if you are not someone…

Ask a group of older adults what they’re most afraid of as they age and almost always one of them will say, ‘falling’. Falling when you’re older often has consequences. According to a US nationwide study done by Texas A&M University Health Science Center…

Traditionally, many trainers and movement teachers have considered strengthening and stretching to be opposites. But I would like to tell you why they are not, and how reframing your thinking will support you in more well-rounded…

Have you found that you lose the motivation to exercise during the holidays? When your routine changes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays, does your exercise routine fall by the wayside? Many people find they lose their regular exercise…

Finding the motivation to exercise daily can be a challenge. When our to-do list and other priorities accumulate, it can leave us vulnerable to neglecting our fitness routine. We tell ourselves I don’t have time… Maybe later…

So you’ve decided to start running. I’m assuming you’re in good physical condition and injury free. Running is an excellent choice as it is one of the best cardio exercises for burning calories and strengthening the heart. You’re aware that other…

Would you like to feel steadier on your feet when walking? Would you like to stand up taller and feel more confident when you’re out and about? If you’re starting to feel unsteady, you’ll know how much this can affect your enjoyment…