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Active Ageing Australia will be closed for the holiday break from Friday the 18th of December, returning on the 11th of January. Please note that during this time, online orders will be fulfilled and the admin@activeageing.org.au email account will be periodically checked.
From all of the staff at Active Ageing Australia, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season and new years.
Hip Op-eration Crew in action
D Floor Damager | The Hip Op-eration Crew | TEDxAuckland
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The Hip Op-eration Crew dance performance at TEDxAuckla...Active Ageing Australia agrees that age is just a number and that older age is a time for expansion and revving up not slowing down.
The Hip Op-eration Crew: The world’s oldest dance troupe | Billie Jordan | TEDxAuckland
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Watch the Hip Op-eration Crew performance 'D Floor Dama..."The loss of muscle and strength as you get older (known as sarcopenia) is something with which we are all familiar. We have all heard older family members say, “I’m just not as strong as I used to be,” or “I just can’t do that anymore.” But did you know that inactivity can make muscle loss a whole lot worse?"
theconversation.com/dangers-of-a-sedentary-covid-19-lockdown-inactivity-can-take-a-toll-on-health...
Dangers of a sedentary COVID-19 lockdown: Inactivity can take a toll on health in just two weeks
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Most people know the benefits of physical activity. How...Here's your chance to get 30%. Get in quick for unprecedented savings on the perfect gift for your parents or grandparents.
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Commissioner for Senior Victorians’ report confirms that staying active as we age is crucial to ageing well and remaining independent.
Report identifies seniors’ priorities to age well - Australian Ageing Agenda
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A positive attitude, purpose and meaning, being respect...A fun article from the ABC highlighting the added benefit of social connections for people who stay active as they age.
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-06/100-year-old-table-tennis-player-keeps-his-options-open/12839572
Seeking love match: 100-year-old table tennis player keeps his options open
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There aren't many sports clubs where being 80 makes you...We are proud to launch our latest online course 'Supporting Older People to Exercise at Home' based on our popular home exercise book 'Moving for Life Your Way'.
To celebrate, we are offering a launch special, 20% off using the coupon code: MFLYW2020
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Supporting Older People to Exercise at Home
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Welcome to the Supporting Older People to Exercise at H...We are proud to launch 3 NEW EXERCISE DVD’s to support older people to remain active and exercising at home -
Active for Living Chair Yoga
A wonderful form of yoga performed in a chair for anyone who may not be able to exercise on the floor.
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Active for Living Complete Workout Vol. 2
A very enjoyable routine with exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, strength, balance and flexibility.
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Active for Living Pilates
Improve the ‘core’ muscles for stability, coordination, balance & everyday movement. Exercises are clearly explained, with different levels of challenge.
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Active for Living Chair Yoga DVD - Active Ageing Australia
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Chair Yoga is a modified form of traditional yoga. All ...There are many benefits to doing muscle strengthening exercises, but research shows that people are not meeting this recommendation, for this reason it is sometimes referred to as the 'forgotten guideline'.
The Australian Physical Activity guideline for people aged between 18 to 64 years old is that muscle strengthening activities are done on at least 2 days each week.
theconversation.com/strength-training-is-as-important-as-cardio-and-you-can-do-it-from-home-durin...
Strength training is as important as cardio - and you can do it from home during COVID-19
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Our research suggests the health benefits of lifting we...JOIN OR RENEW TODAY
Membership has many advantages for organisations and individuals working with older adults - stay informed and receive generous training discounts.
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So who are Active Ageing
and what do we do?
Active Ageing Australia is a registered Charity promoting physical activity for a lifetime of health and well-being. Physical activity enriches our lives by supporting our ability to maintain independent, healthy lifestyles, and participate in and contribute to the community.