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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...Here is an interesting article showcasing research released earlier this year about the role exercise plays in maintaining a healthy immune system.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200331162314.htm
Regular exercise benefits immunity -- even in isolation
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A new analysis highlights the power of regular, daily e...A timely reminder to take care and be safe when heading back to group fitness classes or the gym.
theconversation.com/heading-back-to-the-gym-heres-how-to-avoid-injury-after-coronavirus-isolation...
Heading back to the gym? Here's how to avoid injury after coronavirus isolation
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Keen to get back to the gym? Be careful. It's easy to g...We understand the importance of and effectiveness of home based physical activity and exercise, so it is great to see this latest evidence about minimising frailty in isolated older people.
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Maximising abilities while isolated | Active Ageing Australia
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We understand the importance of home based physical act...We have just started a GoFundMe page to raise money to make a home exercise video for older people. Our goal is to make this available online to everyone - for no cost. FREE!
Please share with your networks, we owe this to our older population, we need collective action for success!
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COVID-19 - Home isolation - Support older people organized by Active Ageing Australia
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Funds are urgently needed to enable Active Ageing Austr...COVID-19 ISOLATION & INACTIVITY
Concerns for older people
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is predicted to spread into the community in Australia in the near future.
• Older people are at the greatest risk.
• Home quarantine and social distancing techniques are being used to contain spread of infection.
• This will mean that older people will not participate in their usual community based activities; socialising, sport, recreation, gym, exercise classes, even walking.
• Fear, isolation and inactivity will have immediate negative effects on older people's mental health, physical health, and wellbeing.
• Lack of use quickly causes muscle strength to decrease - within 48 hours muscle mass diminishes 1 – 3% each day.
It is important that we support homebound older people to stay physically active. If not, we will see increases in frailty, falls and dependence. Health authorities recommend to eat healthy foods, and continue to exercise while isolated.
Active Ageing Australia has a range of resources to help older people exercise at home.
COVID-19 ISOLATION ISSUES FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Take action now to PREVENT THE EFFECTS OF INACTIVITY while homebound with our MOVING FOR LIFE YOUR WAY home exercise programs.
In 2003, following the outbreak of the SARS virus in response to the issues affecting older people, Active Ageing Australia was commissioned by the Commonwealth Government to research, develop and deliver a book to support older people to exercise at home. This book has now become relevant again.
Recently updated as “Moving For Life Your Way”, it contains easy to understand, graded, evidence based home exercises with safety precautions and comprehensive information about staying physically active and exercising at home.
Older people withdrawing from their usual physical activities will experience immediate muscle loss. THIS CAN BE PREVENTED.
Organisations should support people to stay physically active while at home.
For the sake of our high risk, older population who are faced with potential isolation and quarantine, PLEASE SHARE this information.
Buy online or email us admin@activeageing.org.au to discuss bulk purchases. Call us on 8423 0960.
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Moving for Life Your Way - Home Exercises | Active Ageing Australia
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Moving for Life Your Way - an evidence-based home exerc...Our new shipment of Moving for Life Your Way books has arrived! Our first print run was so popular we have had to double it this time. Thanks to all of the organisations who are using the book to support their physical activity programs. Back orders will be shipped this week.
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A new research study showing more reasons why physical activity is important for older adults.
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-11/strength-training-can-protect-brain-from-degeneration/11955646
Australian researchers show why pumping iron can help people at risk of Alzheimer's
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A study shows for the first time that strength training...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.