Posts Tagged ‘fitness for over 60s’
You’re never too old to start exercising
While it may feel that way, research and many inspiring examples show that you are never too old to start exercising. Even if you’ve never worked out before, your body has the same ability to build muscle mass as a world-class athlete! But this doesn’t mean you should start with a marathon. What’s important is…
Read MorePosture and shoulder mobility workout 31 July 2021
This is a whole body, chair-based posture and shoulder mobility workout. To help you with upper body and core strength, Mira uses specially selected movements. The 30-minute session starts with a well rounded warm up. It continues to the strength workout containing specially selected postural exercises. These aim to strengthen and tone the upper body,…
Read MoreVaried and fun strength workout 21 July 2021
Led by Jordan, this 30-minute session is for over 60s who are looking for a varied and fun strength workout. Today’s session is all about using fun, varied and unconventional movements to build muscular strength. You’ll perform four exercises over the course of four rounds in a circuit-style format. Most of these exercises don’t often…
Read MoreSeated functional strength workout 10 July 2021
Led by Mira, this is a 32-minute all seated functional strength workout. The whole body workout will suit those who are dealing with injury, limited mobility or balance issues. The session starts with an in depth warm up. The major component of today’s session is strength based training. It’s aimed at developing your functional strength…
Read MoreImprove your heart health with cardio 7 July 2021
Led by Jordan, today’s session is designed to improve your heart health. It’s perfect for older adults who are looking to improve their cardiovascular fitness. You’ll be performing two aerobic movements at a high intensity over the course of eight rounds. The goal is to get the body moving, blood flowing and heart pumping during…
Read MoreWorkout for a stronger heart and lungs 3 June 2021
Led by Mira, this is an all seated cardio workout for a stronger heart and lungs, as well as better joint mobility. It’s perfect if you’re dealing with injury, limited mobility or balance issues. The 36-minute session starts with a short, efficient warm up. This progresses into cardio interval training to help you improve cardiovascular…
Read MoreImprove your posture balance and core 30 June 2021
Led by Jordan, this is the perfect session if you’re looking to improve your balance, posture and core. It’s all about strengthening parts of the body that are commonly weaker areas for many older adults. During the 30-minute session, you’ll work through a small circuit comprising three exercises: A weighted exercise designed to strengthen muscles…
Read MoreSeated workout for core and abdominals 26 June 2021
Led by Mira, this is a 30-minute all seated workout for core and abdominals. It will help strength and toning and is perfect if you’re dealing with injury, limited mobility or balance issues. The session starts with a well rounded warm up for better endurance and mobility. The session continues with an emphasis on body-weight…
Read MoreImprove your strength and fitness 23 June 2021
If you’re over 60 and want to improve your strength and fitness, today’s 28-minute session is for you. Simplicity is the key to the session. Led by Jordan, you’ll be working through three exercises over the course of 12 minutes. The workout consists of a lower body exercise, an upper body exercise and a cardiovascular…
Read MoreWorkout for leg strength and hip mobility 19 June 2021
Led by Mira, this is a whole body seated workout for leg strength and hip mobility. The 28-minute session starts with a warm up for better overall mobility. At the heart of today’s session is an interval body-weight strength workout. This is designed for stronger leg and hip mobility to benefit your stability and strength.…
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