Exercise and Non Communicable Diseases
WHO Release exercise toolkit to help prevent and manage Non Communicable Diseases. Recently the World Health Organisation released a brand new initiative called Active: a toolkit for countries to increase …
Keeping Active During Winter
Staying Active During Winter is as, if not more important than during the summer months. As the colder and darker months arrive, the need to exercise does not take a …
Exercise For Independence
Today we have a guest blog post from Dr Ciara Kelly of The Irish Balance As a junior doctor, my passion lies in the area of preventive medicine – by …
7 Common Excuses You Say To Avoid Exercising
How you should respond the next time someone comes up with an excuse. As part of our series to encourage people to start exercising, today we are tackling the common …
How To Relieve Joint Pain
Tips on how to relieve joint pain Ever wondered how to relieve joint paint? It’s all too common with older adults (or as we at Siel Bleu Ireland like to …
Taking the First Step to Start Exercising
How to motivate yourself to start exercising. How do I motivate myself to start exercising? We can be full of excuses when it comes to not exercising and at Siel …
Siel Bleu Ireland – Part 2 Frequently Asked Questions
Siel Bleu Ireland – Part 2 FAQ about Exercise for older people A few weeks ago we shared some frequently asked questions our trainers receive from our participants and from …
Motivating Yourself to Exercise
Do something today that your future self will thank you for! Beginning to exercise can seem like a demanding lifestyle change. It’s hard to break old habits and create new …
Benefits of Boxing in Older Adults
Chances are, if you have heard of Siel Bleu, you know how important exercise is, especially for older adults. Exercise is a preventative medicine that keeps our bodies functioning and …
“Health for All” For WHO World Health Day
The slogan of the WHO World Health Day 2018 is “health for all.” The idea of “health for all” aligns well with Siel Bleu’s ethos of providing access to exercise …