The importance of exercise for ageing heart health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide and in Australia. Approximately 27% of all deaths and 11%...
04 November, 2020
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Sport for older adults
In older age, sport can be engaged in either recreationally or competitively. Research on recreational older persons and masters athletes...
04 November, 2020
Exercise right for chronic pain
Pain is defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential...
03 November, 2020
Exercise to prevent loneliness
In Australia, 1 in 2 adults report feeling lonely at least once a week, with older Australians most prone to...
03 November, 2020
Before you start exercising: Some helpful tips for older adults
When starting out in any exercise or sport program as an older person, there are some key principles and tips...
03 November, 2020
Exercise is important for older adults to promote healthy ageing
For Australians aged 65 and over, physical activity becomes important in maintaining energy levels, increasing joint movement, preventing or managing...
03 November, 2020
How to overcome your fear of group exercise classes
Do you have a fear of group exercise classes? For some people, the idea of exercising in a group of...
29 October, 2020
Increasing bone strength – Exercise for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is common in Australia. In 2017-18, 3.8% of the population were diagnosed with Osteoporosis, an estimated 924,000 Australians. It’s...
19 October, 2020
How exercise can help reduce your risk of heart disease
Accredited Exercise Physiologist Emma Young from Inform Exercise takes us through the reasons why exercise is so important in reducing...
13 October, 2020