by Josh Mccarthy | Oct 12, 2026 | Senior Strength & Fitness
Getting out of bed often gets harder as you get older because of slow changes in strength, joint flexibility and blood pressure control, which together make that first move of the day feel stiff and wobbly. According to healthdirect’s guide to older people and...
by Josh Mccarthy | Oct 8, 2026 | Senior Strength & Fitness
The exercises that make climbing stairs easier are the ones that strengthen your thighs, hips and calves and sharpen your balance, such as step-ups, heel raises, mini squats and side steps. In fact, the Australian Government’s physical activity guidelines for...
by Josh Mccarthy | Oct 8, 2026 | Senior Strength & Fitness
Most people can learn to get up from a chair without using their arms by combining three things: stronger thigh and hip muscles, better technique (feet tucked back and nose over toes), and a sensible chair height to practise from. The Australian Government’s...
by Josh Mccarthy | Aug 13, 2026 | Senior Strength & Fitness
Can exercise lower your blood sugar? If you’ve recently been told your blood sugar is high — whether that’s pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice coming at you. So let’s keep this simple and start...
by Josh Mccarthy | Aug 13, 2026 | Senior Strength & Fitness
If you have osteoarthritis in your knees, you’ve probably already heard that exercise helps — and you’re ready for the practical part: which exercises actually make a difference. The short answer is a blend of strengthening, low-impact movement and...
by Josh Mccarthy | May 28, 2026 | Senior Strength & Fitness
If you’re thinking about seeing an exercise physiologist, it’s a fair question to ask: what will I actually get out of it? Plenty of people have tried a short block of sessions somewhere before, felt a bit better for a few weeks, and then watched the...
