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Consistency is King (and Queen!): Your Exercise Physiologist's Take on Staying on Track Hello everyone! It's your friendly neighbourhood Exercise Physiologist here, and today I want to talk about something crucial for achieving your health and fitness goals:...

Our brains are amazing things! They control our movement, thoughts and body regulation every second of each day. However what’s more common now is the declining brain health from Dementias and Alzheiemr’s Disease, disrupting our normal patterns of daily life and holding our brain hostage. But like any muscle or skill we develop over your lifetime, our brain has the ability to do the same through exercise! 

As we age, it’s natural to prioritise our health and well-being. We want to stay active, independent, and enjoy life to the fullest. But sometimes, the thought of exercise can feel daunting, especially if you’re not used to it. The good news is, even small amounts of...

‘I’𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁”: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱!

Let’s face it, aging comes with its fair share of whispers and warnings.

“Too old to exercise,” you’ve heard people say. “ Don’t risk your joints,” they hiss.

Fortunately for you, you know better!

For parents of a child with Down syndrome, witnessing their potential blossom is more than just a dream, it’s a passionate pursuit. And one powerful key to unlocking that potential might surprise you: exercise. Yes, movement, play, and structured physical...