Important factors in the success of exercise in the Older Adult

Becoming active – especially as an older adult – can energize our mood, relieve stress and anxiety, help manage symptoms of illness and pain and improve our overall feelings of wellbeing.

t is not often talked about but getting in and out of the tub is an important skill for relaxation and staying independent.

Lifting heavy pots when you are cooking and transferring them to the stove, strainer or counter takes arm strength, shoulder strength and balance.

Vintage Fitness personal training clients here in Toronto often have issues with climbing stairs.

A few Vintage Fitness clients mentioned to me that they have trouble lifting their grandchildren

As we get older our necks and shoulders tend to stiffen due to poor posture and sitting too much of our day. 

Getting up off the floor for older people is a key part of independence ensuring that they can properly clean their homes, play with young grandchildren and get up if they fall.

My daughter asked me today how she can be social on Canada Day but still eat healthy