It’s easy to forget how much we use our hands with force in the garden. Quite often, it is not just the force itself that presents a challenge but the fact that the objects we are gripping are not ideally shaped or sized. Bags of potting mix, mulch and fertiliser have a load that shifts […]
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While it may seem straight forward to choose exercises for an exercise program, there are many variables that can influence how effective the program will be. The number of repetitions, the sets and the rest periods are all examples of these variables. Another important variable to consider is the order of the exercises. In this
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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles which surround the shoulder joint and help keep your upper arm (the humerus) firmly attached to the shoulder socket. These muscles are small, but strong and powerful – and incredibly important! The rotator cuff muscles also help with abduction, which is moving the arm away from the
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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
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Any pain experienced in our bodies can really drive home how much we use a certain body part. You don’t realise how much we use certain limbs until we experience pain in them, at which point it could get tricky to do certain activities in daily live, such as household chores or gardening! The most
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Bones – they make up the framework and foundation of our bodies! We know about keeping our organs healthy and our muscles strong, but we often forget about our bones! Most of the time, loss of bone density is silent. It takes an accident, such as a fall or other form of trauma, for an
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While it is logical to think that your feet have a role in balance, it’s amazing that something as simple as toe strength could reduce your risk of falling significantly. Research indicates that people who are likely to fall have around 20% less toe strength and that for each 1% (of body weight) increase, your risk of
Try this simple test to see if your toe strength could increase your risk of falling Read More »