Staying active as we age is undeniably important, but are you wondering how often should a 50-year-old exercise? In this blog we answer the question for you, and share some tips on how often we recommend incorporating strength and cardio workouts into your routine. At North West Physio, we understand how busy life can be,…
Why? There’s an ever-growing amount of research that goes back approximately 20 years that demonstrates the performance enhancement and injury mitigation benefits of strength training in endurance athletes. Cycling is included. Cycling, in all of its forms (track, mountain bike, road) is essentially about the ability to generate power. Yes cardiovascular capabilities are important, but…
As we get older, we begin to lose muscle size and strength. This may begin to impact the way we enjoy our daily lives. We may find we can’t walk as far as we once use to, standing up from a chair is hard or hanging up the washing is quite tiring. Research has proven…