physical activity

Exercising with Chronic Conditions: Tips for Staying Active After 60

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Introductory Thoughts As we age, our capacity for exercise naturally begins to change. What we once took in our stride can start to feel more demanding, and for many of us this is made harder by the arrival of long-term health conditions that further limit what we can comfortably do. As someone who now feels … Read more

NHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults

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Introductory Thoughts I’ve been active all my life and, until recently, hadn’t given it much thought. Now that I’m in my 60s and my body doesn’t handle physical exertion quite as easily, it seemed sensible to check whether there are any common-sense guidelines I should be following. After all, I don’t want to do more … Read more