Functional fitness is more than just working out. It’s about training your body to move efficiently and effectively in the real world. Your body must carry you through the day,…
When you stop exercising, you can expect a rapid decline in muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, leading to fatigue and increased breathlessness. You may also experience muscle atrophy, or shrinkage,…
As a fitness coach, working with runners of all abilities, one of the most common mistakes I see is treating running as though it’s purely aerobic, as though the only…
How to Get Started as a Beginner: A Strength-Training Routine for 40+ Stepping into strength training can feel daunting at any age, but when you're 40 or older, you may…
When people think of squats, they often imagine heavy barbells, professional athletes, or intense gym workouts. But the squat is much more than a weightlifting exercise. It is one of…
As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes that can increase the risk of accidents. Reduced bone density, slower reflexes, changes in vision and balance, and declining muscle mass all…
Golf is often seen as a low-impact, leisurely sport. But any dedicated golfer knows that the game can be surprisingly demanding on the body. From the repetitive motion of swinging…
Ageing is a natural process, but how we age is influenced by the choices we make along the way. For many people over 50, the goal is not just to…
As we age, staying physically active is often framed as a way to keep our bodies strong: preserving muscle, protecting bones, and maintaining balance. But the benefits of movement go…