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Strength training is an important part of any fitness program, especially for seniors. As we age, our muscles naturally weaken, making it more difficult to stay active. Strength training helps build strong bones and muscles, which can lead to improved balance, better posture, improved coordination, and increased stamina. For older adults, strength training can also reduce the risk of injury […]
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Today, we’re going to shed light on an often neglected yet crucial aspect of physical fitness: grip strength. Often overlooked in discussions about physical health, grip strength plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. In simplest terms, it refers to how much force our hand muscles can generate when gripping an object.While it may seem like a minor aspect […]
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There are many benefits to staying in shape including building and maintaining muscular strength, increasing bone density, reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health. On the flipside, there are many risks and adverse effects of not exercising – particularly if you’re carrying extra weight as a result. One of those relates to joint health, as strong joints are crucial for mobility and excess […]
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If you’re under the age of forty, you may not have thought much about what your life as a senior is going to look like. However, muscle mass decreases by about eight percent per decade after the age of thirty if proper measures aren’t taken to retain the strength you have. So it’s a topic that should be on everyone’s […]
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Have you ever done an exercise or diet challenge in order to “kick-start” your journey towards a healthier lifestyle? If so, we’re willing to bet that one of two things happened: You couldn’t keep up with the time, intensity or degree of change it required – and gave up, orYou succeeded… but have since settled back into your old, comfy ways. You […]
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Falls happen – especially in winter – and can leave you with an achy shoulder, bruised hip, or even more severe injuries (like broken bones). Generally speaking, you’ll want to err on the side of caution when it comes to picking your workout routine back up after a fall, but it may be possible to get back to it sooner […]
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Aging Functional Strength Injury Prevention
Did you know after 50 your bones break down faster than they rebuild? This goes for women and men. When bones become less dense, they also become weaker and more brittle. That’s why for most people, a hard fall in their 30s can be much different than in their 80s. The good news is it’s never too late in life […]
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Aging Functional Strength In Home Training
According to the Arthritis Society Canada, one out of every two seniors aged 65 years and older has arthritis. With over 100 different types of arthritis, the most common types include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Osteoarthritis takes the top spot, impacting about 3.9 million Canadians. The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) defines this condition as the result of the body’s failed […]
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Aging Fitness Tips Functional Strength
Just as your memory can recall certain events from the previous day or year, your body can also remember movement patterns, which is referred to as muscle memory. Muscle memory is stored in your motor neurons through repetitive movements, which means your body doesn’t have to create new neural connections, rather it ‘retrieves’ and strengthens previous ones. Plus, once a muscle […]
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While some people are training for a marathon and others are training to reduce their back pain and gain core strength, many people – including a great many of our clients – train to increase longevity and maintain health and vitality through the aging process.So, what is training for longevity exactly? What are a few things you should know? What […]
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