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Inform - Sleep your way to good health
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Why is sleep so important ?
Being fit and healthy is not just about moving your body, it is also about giving the body sufficient rest to restore you and prepare you for the following day. Sounds good I hear you say, but how much sleep is required and how do I get the sleep I need? The National Institute on Aging recommends that you take the following steps:
Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per day
Go to bed at the same time every night and get up at the same time every day to get your body in a good routine
Limit your screen time prior to bed, that means stop scrolling on the phone and watching TV, do an alternative like reading a book
Avoid heavy meals, alcohol or caffeine before you plan to sleep
Avoid naps in the afternoon for more than 30 mins
Insufficient sleep can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and obesity
If you would like to find out more about the importance of sleep then try this link to take you to the National Institute on Aging
If you would like to delve into the science around sleep then Matthew Walker is a world renowned sleep scientist and has written a book covering every aspect. Check him out on Youtube.
Educate- Wobbly Wednesday
We have a theme for each day focusing on balance, strength, flexibility and co-ordination. Click the button to do the exercises together. The exercises take as long as it takes for your kettle to boil. Do them each time you make yourself a cuppa
You can challenge yourself whatever your fitness level
You can hold the chair if you need to balance
Motivate - Older adults fitness feats!
Meet Britains oldest exercise class. This pilates class takes place Tuesdays at 11am at Whittleford, Cambs led by sprightly Frances Cross now in her 80's. Many of the participants are well over 70. They are proof that you are never too old to start.
Celebrate - Pilates
Pilates is a very popular way to keep mobile and trim and for good reason. It is a discipline that can be adapted to all ages and abilities. It is easily accessible and I am confident that there will be a class near you. There are not just the physical benefits of pilates but the social interaction is an added bonus. Head on down to your local pilates class and you can bet the team meet for a coffee and chat afterwards. What could be better than keeping fit and finding new friends. Check out the link for more information.
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