Active Seniors

June 2021

12 Week Challenge: Week 11 – Managing Injuries and Self Care

As you become more active, it is important to understand the best ways to support your body and to minimise any aches and pains, furthermore to reduce the likelihood of injury.    The easiest and most appropriate management strategy is to allow yourself sufficient recovery time, thus supporting your musculoskeletal system.  Especially important when doing strength exercises, […]

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12 Week Challenge: Week 10 – Gratitude, Purpose & Community

Moving forward, past COVID-19; we want to re-establish our sense of community and family connections to feel better mentally and emotionally.  Gratitude There is a large amount of research showing the benefits of being grateful, or even taking a few moments in your day to reflect on gratefulness:   Increased immunity  Decreased anxiety and depression 

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12 Week Challenge: Week 8 – The Power of Routine, Habit & Accountability

Good health comes down to good habits and self discipline.   Habits tend to follow a 4 stage  process:  A cue: Initiates the behaviour that follows and directly related to an anticipated reward  Craving: Motivators behind any habit. Without craving a change, we have no reason to act. Cravings are linked to a reward.  Response: Can

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