How Often Should You Be Exercising Weekly?
Do you ever wonder how often you should be exercising? Do you feel as though you could be doing more? The verdict is out for how much older …
Importance of Balance Training
How Balance Training Is Important As We Age By Margueritte O’Malley What is balance training? Well, balance is like any other aspect of health and fitness, it needs attention and …
Hospital to Community: How Siel Bleu Bridges the Gap
Written by Shane Lee Siel Bleu’s community based exercise classes can play a major role in bridging the gap from clinical rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Specific exercise classes for patient …
The Importance of Aerobic Training for Senior Fitness
We talk a lot about strength training exercises, and the advantages it presents for older adults. Yet, what about aerobic training? Aerobic exercise, also known as cardiovascular exercise (cardio), is …
Exercise myths about older adults
Welcome to Siel Bleu’s myth buster addition! Many people have fears, and speculations when it comes to working out, especially into an older age. In this blog, we are going …
Why We All Need to Improve Our Posture
Back pain? It’s probably from your posture! Good posture is something we were always told to have as children and for good reason. Good posture keeps your body functioning in …
There Are Other Ways to Exercise Than Going to a Gym
It’s OK to Not Want to Go A Traditional Gym When people say “just go to a gym and start exercising” that is much easier said than done. Traditional gyms …
Challenge Yourself to Better Yourself
Push yourself to do something unexpected! It can be difficult to challenge yourself. Once we are in a comfortable routine we think, “Why would I want to do something else, …
Spring’s Moving in So Get Moving
Start exercising outside this Spring! With the faint feeling of spring right around the corner, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the nicer days. We are leaving winter behind …
Combatting Loneliness with Exercise
No one should feel alone, exercise can help you regain your happiness Loneliness and social isolation are some of the biggest issues facing older people in Ireland today. While loneliness doesn’t …