"Older adults should break up prolonged periods of being sedentary with light activity when physically possible, or at least with standing "
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Improve Balance – Physical Activity Guidelines 2019
In Chichester feeling unsteady will ring true with many people with it's uneven pavements. Unfortunately not a lot can be done about the pavements but we can improve our balance.
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What is getting a lot of press at the moment is the Build Strength part of the guidelines. It's always been there but it is now given greater emphasis as the evidence it helps maintain physical function, reduce the risk of falls, and help people feel more confident can not be overstated.
...continue readingFalls prevention tips in the home
Whilst exercise is important to help improve your balance and strengthen your muscles here are some falls prevention tips in the home (where 65% of falls happen).
...continue readingWorried about exercise and falling?
It is common for people to worry so much about falling that they restrict their movement, unfortunately this is a vicious circle as you are more likely to fall if you spend long periods of time seated and don't do any exercise.
Continue readingOsteoarthritis and exercise
Osteoarthritis can be seen as a reason to avoid exercise. However a great infographic from the Institute of Bone and Joint Research shows that even if walking and doing some exercise may hurt the answer is not to avoid those activities as they are both important.
Osteoarthritis in the knee and exercise.
Exercise can play a vital role in managing osteoarthritis. People are often fearful of exercising the affected joint in case it causes further pain and damage yet this review of studies done on exercise programmes states "People with OA should be reassured that it is unlikely to exacerbate their pain if performed using the appropriate methods and at the appropriate dose."
Exercise: How much should I be doing?
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving"
-Albert Einstein.
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Physical activity, not weight, most important factor for healthy life.
Exercise, a type of medicine?
"Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while physical activity saves it and preserves it" (Plato)
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