Healthy Ageing

Longevity is important however, healthspan is even more important. The quality of years versus the quantity of years, no one wants to “live forever” if it’s with chronic pain and illness.

Maintaining muscle strength as we age is vital to not only preserving muscle mass but also to maintaining the level of function needed to perform the activities of daily life. Strength training is essential throughout our lives and understanding the importance of building and maintaining a reserve of muscular strength increases our healthspan resulting in the ability to function independently as we age.

Regular physical activity has a positive impact on inflammation, blood flow, immune function and brain plasticity. Exercise is proving to be an effective measure in helping to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. Exercise is also effective in improving age-related diseases like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, sarcopenia, cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.