Why should I walk?
Walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to stay physically fit. It’s also a versatile form of exercise that can be done indoors or outdoors, and you can tailor the intensity of your exercise based upon your individual abilities and goals. Focus on your pace and distance covered which [...]

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By Maureen Hudson (MSc)
Lifestyle changes
Its never too late to take a positive step to improve and maintain your health what ever age.
Research indicates the over 50 s expect to live much longer, healthier lives without loss of strength and years of disability. Thus the interest in fitness is becoming much greater.
Deciding was is meant by [...]

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Maureen Hudson (MSc)
All competent fitness professionals should screen all senior clients prior to exercise detailing health history using a physical activity questionnaire. This should entail all risk factors such as smoking, heart problems, cholesterol level, blood pressure and body mass index.
The purpose of screening should be used to identify low, moderate and high risk individuals [...]

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