Don’t neglect your Upper Body Training

Don’t neglect your Upper Body Training

Upper body training can sometimes be put to one side when older people are trying to maintain a level of fitness and mobility. In the last two articles I’ve pointed out the benefits of lower body training to maintain balance and reduce the risk of falls as you age....
Maintaining Fitness as you Age

Maintaining Fitness as you Age

For some people, it can be difficult maintaining a fitness regime as menopause approaches and in the years beyond. This period often coincides with the time when we have the most demands on our time, with our careers and families, maybe caring for parents as well as...
Toning your glutes

Toning your glutes

There are many reasons why you should think about toning your glutes especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle. Here are a few of the most important ones:Strong glutes can help improve your posture and reduce back pain. When your glutes are weak, they can’t...
Busting popular Fitness Myths

Busting popular Fitness Myths

Some things never change, and some fitness myths never seem to fade away. If you believe some of these misconceptions, you could be undermining your fitness efforts. As we start the New Year, many of you will be embarking on yet another new exercise programme.  If you...
Creating a Balanced Fitness Regime as we Age

Creating a Balanced Fitness Regime as we Age

I’ve spent much of the past 3 years in the gym.. both as a participant and as a teacher My exercise regime has remained consistent through that time but with tweaks as I have matured. I have always focussed mainly on resistance training. At times in my late 30s and...