Physical Fitness
When it comes to health and wellness, it is no wonder when we’re not well physically it impacts us emotionally and when we’re not feeling well mentally this impacts our physical health Holistic approach views us as a whole being and takes into account all parts of our life: our physical body, our emotional wellbeing, our mental health, cognition, and spiritual being.
This is the core of Successful Ageing
Resistance Band Exercises
Resistance bands might not look like much, but when used correctly they can strengthen your muscles very effectively
Recommend you do two sets of moderate number of reps, so 2 sets of about 10 reps. Start with using light resistance bands and work your way up to heaver strength bands, and build up on the number of sets you do
This can be done standing or seated with legs stretched out in front of you
This can be done standing or lying on your stomach on the floor
Fun energetic cardio workout
Getting your heart pumping at faster rates on a regular basis keeps it in shape and healthy.</p.
Short 7-minute workout with music<
30 second marching on the spot with 1 minute side to side steps
Warm up
March on the spot 30-45 secs
Exercise 1.
Side step to the left and right pushing your elbows back as you step to each side for 1 minute
March on the spot for 30 secs
Exercise 2.
Side step to the left and right – raise your arms to shoulder height, then move your arms from the elbow up and down, continue for one minute
March on the spot for 30 secs
Exercise 3.
Side step to the left and right – bring your arms up to your sides and as you step side to side bring the forearms together for continue for one minute
March on the spot for 30 secs
Exercise 4.
Work the core, twist your body by moving both arms diagonally up to the left and step the right leg out to the right, then bring your right knee up to mid-section and bring the arms down to the right of the mid-section, then take arms back up and right leg back down, repeat for 30 secs and change sides for another 30 seconds
March on the spot for 30 secs and cool down
Recommended music to go with this 7-minute work is on youtube
In Youtube type in “Oldies workout (128 BPM) senior fitness aerobic”
Once the body was warmed out we went into doing some strength training
Which is absolutely essential for successful ageing
As it strengthens muscles, connecting tissues, bones, joints, improves mobility
A resistance work out, using resistance bands Resistance bands were used to work and strengthen the
Legs all round, (quads, hamstring, inner and outer parts of the legs) biceps and triceps
With an emphasis on doing the exercises correctly
Satpal’s secret for active life
- First thing in the morning drink water with either lemon or apple cider vinegar in it) this to cleanse and alkaline their body
- To have Turmeric every single day
- This is to reduce inflammation (to reduce pain in the joints) in the body and help clear up the digestive system.
- Turmeric can be mixed in a smoothie or make a healthy Golden Milk Drink
Physical Fitness
After Baljeet’s warm welcome and introduction, Satpal started his ‘conditioning the Mind & Body’ session. With everyone settled and seated, the session began with a short gratitude affirmation, to be grateful for all that we have in our lives. This was followed by an energetic cardio session with music. This was great for heart and lung and coordination.
Once the body was warmed up, we went into doing some strength training which is absolutely essential for successful ageing. Benefits include strengthened muscles, connecting tissues, bones, joints, and improved mobility. Resistance bands were used to work and strengthen the quads, hamstring, inner and outer parts of the legs, biceps, and triceps.