A calm, step-by-step method for getting up from the floor after a fall, when to stay put and call for help, and how to practise the technique safely.
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Category Archives: Active Ageing
Staying strong and steady as you get older.
Before You Start Balance Exercises After 60: A Safety Checklist
A practical pre-start checklist for older Australians: setting up a safe space, choosing suitable exercises and knowing when to see a doctor first.
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Is It True That Older Adults Can’t Build Muscle?
Muscle responds to strength training at any age. We sort the myths from the facts on ageing, muscle and what the exercise guidelines actually recommend.
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What People Get Wrong About Strength Training After 60
Five common mistakes older Australians make when starting strength training, and how a slower, better-planned approach keeps you safe and progressing.
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Is Walking Enough Exercise After 65?
Walking covers the aerobic part of Australia's guidelines for over-65s, but strength and balance work is left out. Here's what to add and why.