Exercise for Older Adults – Tips with the Experts
Tips from the Experts – Exercise for Older adults We get some many questions on a daily basis from participants in our classes and from the general public about exercise …
The Importance of Kegel Exercises for Women
Kegel Exercises for Women – What are they and what do we need to know? Last week we discussed the importance of exercise for bone health and in today’s blog …
Moving A Little More
Is modern technology hindering our health? Last week The Guardian newspaper published an article entitled “Why Exercise Won’t Save Us” about our modern movement habits; how our sedentary lifestyles are …
Don’t make New Years Resolutions!
Contrary to Popular Opinion New Years Resolutions may not be the best way to a “New You” You are probably sick to death of hearing or reading “New Year, New …
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 …
I Can Campaign – Empowering Through Exercise – The Swords Men’s Shed Can!
Today I Can, maybe tomorrow You Can too! The Men’s Shed in Swords is a part of the widely successful Men’s Shed Movement that has swept across in …
I Can Campaign – Empowering Through Exercise – Phyllis Can Keep Moving
Today I Can, maybe tomorrow You Can too! At age 93, Phyllis Ryan has lived a full life. Currently residing in a nursing home in Swords, Co. Dublin, …
Ageism and Language
Language matters – words have the power to hurt, to heal, to help, to tear down, and to inspire among other things. We rarely think about the words we use …
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 …