Stay Strong, Stay Steady Blog

The Connection Between Leg Strength and Stairs Have you downsized from a house to a bungalow and seen a decrease in leg strength? There is actually a (semi!) official term for this "Bungalow Legs" .  It's often the small things that add up and once we take away the...

A Helping Hand: Practical Tips for Assisting Someone Who Has Fallen It is not possible to make the risk of falling zero so making a plan for when you do fall, or suggesting to someone that they make a plan for when they fall is a good idea. You need to think about how...

Strategies for Fall Prevention: Useful Tips to Keep You Safe It can be scary observing a loved one or a friend being less steady on their feet, or not as confident as they once were. However rather than ignoring the issue, or just thinking it's a consequence of aging,...

This is an exercise blog but healthy bones are important to ensure you do not cause a fracture if you fall. Make sure you are getting enough of the following nutrients (through a healthy diet is best but always consult a Doctor/Pharmacist before taking supplements)....

While risk factors for falling, like age and gender, are beyond our control, others, such as chronic health issues and heart disease, can be addressed to mitigate the risk of falls. Learn how to take proactive steps for a safer, more secure lifestyle Risk Factors for...

Exercise has been shown to not only be good for our physical body but also our mental health.  It boosts our mood, concentration, and alertness - however it can be a catch 22 situation in that exercise can help your wellbeing, but unless you are in good mental health...

I was asked recently if I will exercise when I am on holiday, which reminded me of some work I did a few years ago on why people don't exercise. The most common reason given was they don't find exercise fun or enjoyable which got me thinking, a lot of articles about...

Muscle mass decreases approximately 3–8% per decade after the age of 30 and this rate of decline is even higher after the age of 60, not a cheery statistic but it is why strength training is so important as we age. If forced to choose one specific type of exercise I...