At Active Seniors, we assess our members balance with eyes open and, where safe to do so, with eyes closed. For many people, there is a big difference between the two, with eyes closed proving to be much more challenging than anticipated. As a result, one of the most common questions we get asked is […]
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Resistance bands are great pieces of equipment to add resistance to exercises. They are light weight, compact and can be used in many ways! For some examples of exercises using a resistance band, click here! Seated scaption hold: This is a great exercise for the shoulder and core muscles! Begin seated on the edge of
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Do you experience pain in your knees when walking UP the stairs? The most common cause of knee pain when climbing stairs is a reduction in the cartilage of the knee. The main functions of cartilage include cushioning forces and promoting smooth movements at joint. In the case of the knee, one of the key
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Some things just go together like bread and butter. In the body, the quadricep and hamstring muscles are partners that work hand in hand to support the knees and assist you in getting up and down from a chair or from the ground. A healthy relationship between these two muscles is vital to ensure that
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Plantar fasciitis is something a majority of us would have experienced at some point, especially as we all tend to spend a lot of our day sitting or lying down! It is the tightening of the plantar fascia, which is a thick ligament connecting your heel to the front of your foot. As you can