Finding it difficult to start exercising? What not start with easy exercises included in this chair based programme for older adults by the @HSELive
Here's the link 😀 https://t.co/xIAUZUjpXr
#MoveForLife
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that's great about bikes and cycling and kicks off this coming Saturday. Check out https://t.co/EowHUI6o3W for events and more. #bikesforchange
Check out this booklet: https://t.co/aA8QVTm1e2
and visit https://t.co/La0ze0rfy0
to discover new walking routes around Ireland 🚶♀️🌿🌍🚶♂️
#GetIrelandWalking#ExploreNature#MoveForLife
Great to see such a big turn-out at the Go For Life Games 2019 and well done to all our Move For Life participants representing Clare and Limerick at it 🏆👏 #MoveForLife @Claresports @Limericksports@Age_Opp@sportireland
Fantastic atmosphere at the 2019 @Age_Opp Go For Life Games. Over 300 older adults taking part and representing their counties on the national stage. Well done to all involved 👏
Delighted to launch the Men on the Move evaluation report today. A fantastic 12 week physical activity programme supporting men to become healthier & more active. Already a huge success in 8 counties & rolling out in a further 4 counties this yr #menshealthweek#menshealthmatters
Encouraging work conducted in the 'Walk with Me' study led by Professor @MarkATully in Ulster University, using behaviour change techniques in a walking programme to increase physical activity levels in inactive older adults #MoveForLife
Our @officialNIHR funded peer-led walking study for older adults has been published. Read the full report here: https://t.co/7WVbWAeJ71 @UlsterUniLHS @UlsterINHR@UlsterUniIMHS
Check out the HSE website; https://t.co/UWaXoXAJ6d
to get you on track for healthy living.
It contains an abundance of resources on tips for healthy living for adults and older people.
Some of the topics include: keeping active 🏃♀️, nutrition 🥗, and falls prevention 💪
As we age we are more prone to risk of falls. Did you know❓
Falls can be reduced by up to 40% with strength and balance exercises. 🙌 Check out these leaflets on exercise for falls prevention.
More information links available on: https://t.co/oX8y1rkENL
#MoveForLife
Included with the participant report card is the following table with an explanation of each of the health check tests and a guide in how to interpret your results. Keep an eye out for more information and educational facts on https://t.co/Rj5KI1UyUc #MoveForLife
Participant reports have been posted 👏 Here's an example of the report card with results presented from all health checks attended and some top tips to increase your physical activity for the future 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Meet Eileen - at 84 she is the oldest female runner in this year's #LondonMarathon 🏃♀️🏅
Good luck to everyone running today https://t.co/u5KwJFqR0f
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Happy to support the excellent @MoveForLifeIE trial led by @LiamGGlynn and our Network Director Prof. Andrew Murphy pictured here with the team of a peer-led research study