Nov292020
Pictures of Thyra Exercising

Thyra’s Story

Thyra Sullings, 94 years young provides her tips on healthy ageing. Thyra only started performing gym based exercises at the age of 92 when she moved to Tamworth Gardens. Thyra described her daily exercises as an activity that she is happy to do to keep herself active. She does not feel that she has to force herself to do it and on days where she may not be feeling 100% she remembers the feeling of achievement she gets after finishing her exercises and this motivates her to get them done. Thyra can notice the benefits that regular exercises has on how she feels and knows that it has a positive impact on her health.

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Nov222020
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Exercise Prescription and Cancer

Being active while you are being treated or recovering from cancer can help manage the common side effects of treatment, speed up recovery and improve your quality of life. This blog looks at exercise as a prescription for people with a diagnosis of cancer or are recovering from cancer.

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Nov202020
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Goals and 10% rule: An Awkward Amount of Time

Focused on your health goals?

Today’s awkward amount of time is focused on Goals and 10% rule. Do you ever find yourself with awkward moments of time where it is not quite enough time before your ‘next thing’ to really start something else in between?

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Nov132020
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Flashback – Falls: An Awkward Amount of Time

Concerned about Falls?

We have run this #awks before but our clinics are seeing an increase in falls. This is associated with reduced physical activity as our older clients practice social distancing. Did you know 30% of people over the age of 65 will fall in a year? This #awks focuses on tips that may help in preventing falls.

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