The Loneliest Time of the Year
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. But, it’s important to remember that even though the holidays are a time of great joy, they can …
How to Combat Sleep Disorders
Sleep is a vital aspect of leading a healthy life. Unfortunately, older adults do not always have the easiest time with having a full, peaceful night’s rest. The lack of …
Participant Spotlight: Noleen
Our participants and their experiences with the classes are of the utmost most importance to our team at Siel Bleu Ireland. It is for this reason we like to check …
Tips for Positive Ageing
Siel Bleu Ireland’s trainer, Shane Lee, gives us 10 tips for ageing well in order to have great mental and physical health. Read about the tips below and try to …
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 …
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 …
5 Tips for Your Mental Health
Today’s special awareness as “World Mental Health Day” reminds us of the importance of ageing well. One’s physical and mental health are connected and therefore we must take care of …
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 …
Brain Power: The Benefits of Exercise
The brain, also known as our coordinating centre of sensation, intellectual, and nervous activity, is what maintains our thinking, memory, and functioning capabilities. When we are younger, we have all …
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 …