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STAYING UPRIGHT As we age, risk factors for falls increases due to the normal ageing process.Some of these changes include a person’s general health, vision, anxiety of falling, medication, reduction in strength and muscle mass. THE FIVE E’S OF FALLS...
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Strength training is important for everyone, regardless of age. Naturally, the human body changes as we age and strength and fitness has an important role to play with: slowing metabolism, decreased muscle mass and strength, increased body fat, reduced bone density,...
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How do you relax? I get surprised how many times I am asked that question and I think it is a good topic of conversation. How do you relax? This is easier for some than others. I have a few tips here on how to relax and while some of these tips...
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Why Stress Is Bad And What We Can Do About It Stress is a normal part of life – it is what gets us moving, to meet our daily challenges and reach our goals. It also gets us out of danger triggering the fight or flight response. However the type of stress we are...
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Getting started with exercise. You only have to take it regularly, not seriously. Being regularly active is important for everybody at all stages of life. When we are kids we generally develop active habits, develop our body and learn skills. As young we grow and...
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Standing in a slumped or sway back posture leaves you vulnerable for lower back pain because the muscles that support the lower back and provide stability across the pelvis switch off and become weaker, causing increased load on discs and ligaments leading the way...
