Karen Roberts - Personal Trainer

Protect your brain. A recent study at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health has found that an increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health.

Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health.

All equipment gets cleaned and sanitised after use 🧼

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Depletion of leg muscle strength is regarded as a strong predictor of death in older people, so is important to maintain, say the researchers. This long-term study provided evidence that resistance training with heavy loads at retirement age can have long-term effects over several years even when you stop the training.

Stay Strong - Live Longer

Study shows effects of year-long heavy resistance training on vital leg strength Twelve months of heavy resistance training-;exercise that makes muscles work against a force-;around retirement preserves vital leg strength years later, show the follow up results of a clinical trial, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

Make the time and prioritise your health for your future. There’s always time for a brisk 10 min walk around the block, or a 20 min hiit in your living room. If it’s important to you just do it 💪🏻

Walking is such an underrated fitness activity. It has so many benefits from increased cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness.
Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. Improved management of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes. It strengthens bones and improved balance. Its great for your mental health also :) And it's FREE! Recent studies have shown fewer than 5,000 steps a day can be enough.

Fitness: Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to boost health - study The step count needed to reduce the risk of disease is lower than previously thought, research suggests.

Do you take time to rest? Resting and relaxing engages the parasympathetic nervous system switching off your "fight or flight mode" and reducing your stress. This is important for your mental health, can help enhance your memory and concentration and improve your immune system.

Think reading, yoga, meditation, taking a walk etc..

BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 in Four - The ten most restful activities The Rest Test asked people which activities they found most restful. Here's the top ten.

I know this isn't really Fitness related but I'm struggling with hair loss again. I was getting really worried but apparently Spring Hair Loss is a thing?!

"Spring hair loss, also known as seasonal hair shedding, is a natural occurrence in both men and women. During this time, hair follicles enter a resting phase, causing hair to fall out faster than usual. It is typically more noticeable in the spring due to the longer days and increased exposure to sunlight."

Losing More Hair in the Spring? Here's How To Stop It If you deal with spring hair loss, you know it can take a hit on your confidence. Here are tips to stop it and feel your best.

🤣 Yes sometimes it hurts!!!

Fancy some free Park Yoga. Check out the link below: Sundays at 9.30am Vivary Park, Taunton.

119 of us there last Sunday - all levels and kids welcome also.

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Why is fitness really important during menopause? Well here are the main ones:

To help prevent unwanted weight gain,
To reduce the risk of some diseases and cancers,
To strengthen your bones,
To boost your mood.

You will also increase your muscle mass (more muscle more calories burnt at rest), and improve your flexibility and your balance.

And if you join a gym or a fitness class maybe you'll meet some like minded people and have fun as well!!

If you want help with your fitness during this time please send me a message.