A common misconception with exercise is that you need to have specialised equipment for the exercise to be effective, however this is not entirely true. There are many household items that can easily be used for exercise purposes. In this article we show you ten of these household items that you can use for exercise …
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As the weather warms up, no doubt you will start to do more outdoor activities! Some of the more popular activities that seniors like to participate in are sports such as golf and bowls, as well as gardening around the house. It is important that these activities continue to make sure you say active in …
Golf is one of those great sports that can be played by people of all ages. Many of our members here at Active Seniors Health Centre regularly enjoy getting out on the golf course for some exercise and social interaction. With so many of our members huge golf fans, I often hear members discussing how …
It is great to see so many people inspired and motivated to exercise at home during this lockdown period. While there are many options for exercise that require no to minimal exercise equipment, there is one key movement that is much harder in the absence of equipment; pulling movements. While its opposite counterpart, pushing, is …
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Our feet are an incredible part of our body. Over a quarter of the bones in the entire body are found in the feet and ankle area. Our feet are also incredibly sensitive housing over 7000 nerve endings, as many people have found out the hard way when walking over small rocks barefoot. Unfortunately, despite …
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With many people not feeling comfortable enough to go outside for a walk, there are many other aerobic exercise solutions that you can do within the comfort of your own home. In this article, we will discuss how you should aim to structure your aerobic exercise at home to get the same benefit as walking …