New Healthy Body

Balance = Longevity!

A 12 year study examined the relationship between balance and mortality.

This report has been published in the British Journal of Medicine and is quite an eye opener!

See comments below 👇 for the study

I’ve always known that it was important to keep strong and active as we age as this helps to slow down the aging process and enables us to keep moving freely and easily without pain.

But this research really proves just how much an impact not looking after ourselves can have on our mortality.

So firstly, let me ask you this question 🙋‍♀️

Can you stand on one leg and if so, how long for❓

The research suggests that the inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next 10 years!!

The risk is that high that one of the doctors carrying out the research suggests that we should include a balance test as part of health checks for older people.

In our Pilates classes at New Healthy Body we always include balance work to help our members improve balance, core strength and stability 💪🏻

Here’s one of the groups from this week performing a moving balance exercise and a static hold passing the ball around the body

They did amazing 🤩

Super pleased with myself, as I’ve just completed everything needed for me to have a much needed holiday and a few additional jobs too 😁

Thank you to the team at New Healthy Body for looking after the studio and our lovely members while we are away 🙏

Out of office is on!

I can’t get down to the floor!

I’m too tight to get into a position!

I can’t kneel!

I’m not flexible/strong/mobile enough!

It doesn’t matter at all

In our Pilates and Yoga classes at New Healthy Body we offer adaptations, alternatives, modifications for all the exercises 🧘‍♂️

You are treat as an individual and your needs are catered for - whilst having the enjoyment of being part of a group 🥰

Had a fab relaxing wellness day with the lovely Gaynor 🥰

Yoga, Pilates, Yin Yoga and a Sound Bath with yummy healthy food too 🧘‍♂️

Challenging climb. but absolutely worth it for the views! 🗻

Top of Peak Cavern in Castleton

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

What health goal would you like to achieve before the end of the year?

Which do you choose?

Don’t let excuses stop you from achieving your goals!