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The evidence is clear - exercise is extremely important for everyone!   

When done safely, physical exercise has preventative and therapeutic health benefits such as:
  • improved fitness and physical function
  • improved walking, balance, muscle strength and endurance
  • increased energy 
  • better sleep
  • reduced risk of chronic disease development
  • lower risk of mortality
  • decreased pain
  • improved cognition
  • reduced adverse effects of cancer treatment
  • improved quality of life

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We were sent information by a teacher whose students were being taught about moral and social responsibility to seniors.  One of the students found this article which we think has some fabulous ideas.  If you are inspired, get in touch and let's see what we can do together to keep fit and enjoy ourselves!
Fun and exercise in one

slow and steady .....wins!

​For inactive adults, replacing sedentary behavior with light-intensity physical activity is likely to produce some health benefits. Among all adults, replacing sedentary behavior with moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity may produce even greater benefits. 

Individuals with chronic illnesses or a disability should adapt their physical activity program to match their abilities, in consultation with a healthcare professional or physical activity specialist. Studies show that physical activity can be done safely when the program is matched to their ability.  Please speak to your doctor before embarking on an exercise program and the ongoing support of appropriate healthcare professionals may be recommended. 

The booklet pictured above was developed by the Department of Veteran's Affairs and the Department of Health and Ageing in association with Sports Medicine Australia.  This has been a favourite and fabulous resource that has been around for some time.
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seniors exercise 

ESSA (Exercise and Sports Science Australia) released an eBook to promote the benefits of physical activity for older adults and healthy ageing.
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Links to websites for exercise information for seniors

Safe Exercise at Home is a website that has been endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
safe exercise at home website link

The NHS has some great resources on their website which you can access by clicking on any of the buttons below:

NHS Website physical activity guidelines for older people
NHS Sitting Exercises
NHS fitness guides and fitness studio
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