Active Body

From ‘reps’ to ‘recovery,’ and ‘HITs’ to ‘heart rates’ it’s enough to overwhelm anyone. Get started with some basic definitions, especially as they apply to seniors!

As I approached retirement, I hatched a retirement plan to climb of all the 133 peaks named or numbered on a hand-drawn sketch.

It’s one of the most difficult decisions we are faced with as we grow older – whether or not we should retain our drivers licence.

Reflecting on the joys and challenges of running a marathon in your senior years, and embracing the label of 'legend'

Thanks to research, we now know there’s a sinister side to the simple, natural art of sitting. But how do you combat it?

We often don't prioritise fitness and nutrition over easier and more fun activities. Here are the top seven most common exercise excuses and some ideas for overcoming them.

As seems to be the case with many things, exercising as we age means adjusting our approach and in some cases, expectations.

Winter’s almost over, and many of us are struggling with the couch-potato blues as we wonder how we’ll ever regain our fitness.

E-bikes can be a safe and suitable option for senior riders when certain considerations are taken into account.

Lifting and carrying doesn’t get any easier with age. Try employ some of the following tips to help you stay independent around your home!