Functional Resistance Training: Scapular Retraction
Welcome to the Functional Resistance Exercises for the older adult series! As we all know, walking is a great activity which comes with many benefits including improvements in aerobic fitness, …
Exercising & Where to Start
As we’re all aware, there are a multitude of benefits from exercising as an older adult or someone with a chronic medical condition, and it’s never too late to start. …
Meet the Trainers: Paul Kirwan
Paul has been with Siel Bleu since 2016 working as Dublin North’s Trainer and in recent years has taken over as Development Officer. He is a key member of the …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Why is exercise so important for breast cancer survivors? October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we want you and your loved ones to be breast aware. Breast cancer is …
Meet the Trainers: Shane Murphy
This is the third “Meet the Trainers” post which was created to showcase the talent of our awesome trainers. Shane Murphy is in the spotlight this week. His one-year anniversary …
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 …
Keeping Your Confidence
Stay and Boost Confidence in Yourself Gaining confidence is like a rollercoaster throughout our lives. Usually, it starts off a bit low but then as we start getting older it …
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 …
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 …