Probably the Hardest Exercise in the World

Probably the Hardest Exercise in the World

Ageing Well, Exercise

When you start to exercise again in your fifties, you may  discover many changes. One of the hardest exercise is connected to the flexibility in your feet. The humble Mexican Toe Wave is probably the hardest exercise in the world. It is often done in standing or...
3 Reasons to add Vibration Training with a Power Plate

3 Reasons to add Vibration Training with a Power Plate

Exercise

Vibration Training on a Power Plate has been around for a few decades in gyms. At the height of popularity there were dedicated Power Plate studios. Here are 3 reasons why adding vibration training to your exercise routine in your fifties Vibration Training is a...
Body Mass Index (BMI) Plus

Body Mass Index (BMI) Plus

Health, Health Calculator

The Body Mass Index (BMI) used to be the gold standard health assessment tool. Few use it these days as it says nothing about your body composition. Which means it doesn’t take into account your muscle/fat ratio. We have much easier access to accurate information...
Fifties Exercise Guidelines

Fifties Exercise Guidelines

Exercise

It may surprise you to read that exercise guidelines are for 18-69 adults. We do not have any specific advice for exercising through the menopause or immediately after. The guidelines are fairly generic from county to country, in the UK it’s generally: Cardiovascular...
What changes can Summer time bring to your workouts?

What changes can Summer time bring to your workouts?

Exercise

What changes can Summertime bring to your workouts? Summertime brings in a natural opportunity to create changes in your workouts. There is always a dance between repetition and novelty in when you are working out. Both are required in the right amounts for progress....