If 2020 has taught us anything, it has taught us the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle in later life. Working out from the comfort of your own home has never been easier, but sometimes the amount of choice out there can be a little overwhelming.

The perceived wisdom is that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. But this statement is not true for dogs, and it certainly isn’t true for humans. 

Resistance bands have been popular for a while, and after gyms were closed for a prolonged period in 2020, they have become a must-have piece of fitness equipment. In this article, we will look at seven ways you can use resistance bands to maintain and improve your strength as you age.

Many of us probably failed to complete our 2021 resolutions. Fate had other ideas. That does not mean that you shouldn't consider creating some New Year’s resolutions for 2022 though. In this article, we'll look at seven New Year's resolutions for your fitness. 

It is a known fact that adults over 65 years of age spend 10 hours or more per day sitting or lying down. Leading a more active life in your 50s can help to prevent this from happening. In this article, we will be looking at what is the most effective exercise for over 50s. This way, you will be able to train efficiently in the gym, outside, or at home.

Did you know that staying active can help to control diabetes? And that through diet and exercise, it might be possible to reverse type 2 diabetes? Not only does staying active foster good overall health, but playing sports, or participating in activities like cycling and hiking can all help to manage diabetes.

If you’ve ever injured your knees, shoulders, wrists, or any other joint in your body - you’ll be well-accustomed to the frustration of not being able to do the activities you used to do.

Why is it important to warm up?

Numerous studies have shown that if you don’t warm up before doing exercise, you’re at a significantly greater risk of getting an injury. You could stretch or tear a ligament (sprain), tear a muscle or tendon (strain), or twist a joint and fall over.