by Sandra Hunter | Jan 26, 2021 | The Science
Being active matters! We all want to grow older gracefully and continue to stay active and independent. There are several factors that dictate how well we age and the trajectory of our physical decline. These include biological ageing, genetics, and modifiable factors...
by Sandra Hunter | Feb 28, 2020 | The Science
Being active is a very good indicator of overall health and wellness. It’s recommended that we exercise at a moderate intensity for 150 min a week at about 30 min for 5 days a week. The 30-minute bouts can be broken into smaller intervals of 10 minutes as well. But...
by Sandra Hunter | Dec 7, 2019 | The Science
The benefits of regular exercise are quite outrageous. Exercise has been called the ‘wonder’ drug and a ‘miracle’ cure. Research indicates that regular exercise is effective in the prevention and treatment of many common diseases including type 2 diabetes, some...
by Sandra Hunter | Nov 15, 2019 | The Science
We lose muscle strength and power as we age. How much and why does it matter? One consequence of aging is the loss of strength and power in leg and arm muscles. When does this start to occur and at what rate of degeneration do our bodies experience this? When does...
