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 …
“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 …