Whether your fitness goal is to create muscle mass or get a fitter, more toned body, strength training can assist you to get there. Strength training leads to leaner, stronger muscles, strengthens your bones and joints, and even assists to boost your metabolism. This means that you’ll burn more calories…
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If we had to “brand” an overly streamlined, get-in-shape exercise philosophy for people who are over 60, chances are very good that we’d go with something like “The WWY Life”. For the record, “WWY” is shorthand for “weights, walking as well as yoga”. Do you know why older folks should…
Read MoreIsometric exercises are contractions of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric resistance training, the muscle doesn’t visibly change length and the affected joint doesn’t move. Isometric exercises help to maintain strength. They can also build strength, however not effectively. Why is this? As isometric resistance training is…
Read MoreKettlebell windmills are classified as a compound exercise (i.e., one which works multiple muscle groups) that entails holding a kettlebell above your head while performing a hip hinge. Kettlebell windmills focus chiefly on the shoulders, core, thoracic spine, hips as well as hamstrings. The kettlebell windmill exercise is an overhead…
Read MoreWell-toned glutes play a huge role in aesthetics however have you ever thought about why a good set of glutes is important for your health, performance as well as longevity? The gluteal complex is called the powerhouse of your body. It also happens to be the biggest – as well…
Read MoreWeight lifting and stretching are extremely useful at any age, however there are particular benefits for older adults. With ageing comes concerns about strength, balance as well as mobility. However, integrating resistance training and stretching into your routine may keep you feeling healthy and strong. What Is Mobility Training? The…
Read MoreWe can’t stress it enough. If you’re over 60, it’s very important that you continue exercising as much as you can, and rather with a healthy dose of strength training. According to studies, which analysed more than 1 million older adults, just exercising approximately one hour more every week than…
Read MoreAre you curious about how to utilise a Bosu ball in your workouts? We’ve got you covered! If you haven’t seen a Bosu ball before, don’t worry — we’ve got you on that as well. A Bosu ball — which appears to be an exercise ball that is cut in…
Read MoreElite athletes train almost ten to 14 times per week, clocking up a lot of hours on the field as well as in the gym. However for the rest of us, getting into shape does not necessarily mean such an arduous exercise regime. How frequently you should train depends on…
Read MoreYou know that very fit person who doesn’t even seem to try to stay in shape? The individual who confesses to actually crave vegetables and also looks forward to her daily workout, however never seems to obsess about every calorie and eats dessert without even feeling the slightest bit of…
Read MoreWhile age might be a mindset in many ways, a decade can make a world of difference to physiology as well as metabolism. Moving from your 20s to your 30s can be a dramatic shift and based on your prior food and lifestyle habits, you could find yourself sailing through…
Read MoreKnee pain is frequently caused by a one-time acute injury or repetitive motions which stress the knee over time, specifically as we age. There are a number of different steps that you can take in order to avoid knee pain as well as injuries. The knee is the largest joint…
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