The coronavirus has had a huge impact on our day to day lives and we have all needed to adapt. Many of us have been restricted to going out only once a day to get essentials. So, how can we maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure we are getting enough exercise when confined to the house? With this in mind, we've put together some simple yet effective exercises for older people to do at home. Warming Up Firstly, remember that stretching before and after exercise is an important part of any routine. Warming up prepares your heart, lungs, and muscles for a workout. Just five …
7 Sports That’ll Keep You Active Over 60
7 Sports That’ll Keep You Active Over 60 Staying active over 60 is particularity important. Typically, becoming more inactive is a product of ageing. Did you know that less than one-third of adults over the age of 60 regularly exercise? This is a worrying statistic and, as we all know, too little exercise can contribute towards many health issues. Exercise is great for keeping fit, and there are hundreds of different ways of staying active. Some are more strenuous than others and some require training and stamina. If you're over 60 and looking for the best sports and types of …
The Benefits of Having a Fitness Tracker
Inactivity or being a “couch potato” isn’t good for your health, it can lead to weight gain, illness and general lack of productivity. We all know this, but at times - especially for the elderly - it can be difficult to find the motivation to get up and workout (let alone knowing what workout to do). Getting fit involves planning, setting goals and keeping track of your progress, and that can seem a lot even without the exercise itself! Fitness trackers are a fantastic way to help your loved one achieve their fitness goals or encourage them to start some gentle exercise and build …
News: Elderly People need to Exercise for their health and to ease healthcare pressure
Stories hitting the headlines this week include the topic of exercise. Experts have called for a shift in the ‘prevailing attitude’ which views exercise as an activity only for the young. Also new research has found that volunteering could be an effective way for seniors to boost their cognitive function. Elderly Must Exercise The main story from the week concerns the elderly and exercising. Reported in the Telegraph, the headline read, "Old age is not for taking it easy. Elderly must exercise to keep health costs down, say experts". The story went on to state that doctors …
5 ways of avoiding boredom this Autumn/Winter
5 ways of avoiding boredom this Autumn/Winter As the Summer begins to fade away and Autumn gets in full swing we soon realise we'll be spending much more time indoors compared to the summer months when we could potter about in the garden, have BBQ's, do outdoor activities and attend concerts and sports events. So what sort of things can we be getting up to during the colder months when we're stuck inside, to avoid boredom? We're going to list our top suggestions in this article. Re-decorate If you're really bored and hate being un-productive on those rainy cold days, …
Activities & Events To Do In the UK This Summer
Every summer across the UK there's a huge array of events and activities held, from sports, arts and crafts to music. Of course not everything is free, but we're here today to give you a definitive list of the best free and paid events and activities that are available in parts of the UK. These events are great for all ages, but particularly might be of interest to the elderly to enjoy. 1. Open Air Cinemas Great for those who love movies and the great outdoors! Out door cinemas first popped up around 1916 in Berlin, Germany, often screening Hollywood Premieres to audiences who …
