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Packing a punch: the hottest fitness trends for 2009
Tired of the treadmill? Here is a round up of some of the unlikely alternative workouts coming to a boxing ring, gym or park near you. Chessboxing Sporting bedfellows don’t come any stranger than chess...
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National Falls Awareness Week
This year National Falls Awareness Day has been extended to a week-long celebration‚ which will take place 21 – 25 June. The theme for 2010 is the importance of physical activity‚ and we’ll be...
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Fitness trends for 2011
The annual worldwide survey by the American College of Sports Medicine into fitness trends, shows the growing demand for educated and experienced fitness professionals claimed the top spot for the...
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Tai Chi prevents helps prevent falls
Tai Chi lessons and reduced medication should be used to prevent falls in the elderly, according to the latest thinking on tackling falls, including new guidelines for doctors, published in the Journal...
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T’ai Chi recommended for the elderly
An overview of 35 previously published studies into the benefits of the ancient Chinese martial art of T’ai Chi has concluded that it can help prevent falls in the elderly and improve their...
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Growing evidence that gardening is good for you
A new study published in the January issue of the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity suggests that one or more hours a week spent gardening can reduce falls, improve balance, increase walking speed...
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