by Eleanor Yap | Dec 29, 2017 | Health
Initially deployed in nursing homes and senior care centres, the strength training programme is now available in eight community locations. Initially deployed in nursing homes and senior care centres, Gym Tonic, the evidence-based strength-training programme...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 19, 2017 | Health
Move over GuavaPass, there is now a platform just for seniors so they can exercise and bond. BY: Eleanor Yap Hansen Lee, 27, discovered a gap with seniors and exercise. On one of a few occasions that he was able to convince his parents to join him for a run around...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 30, 2017 | Health
NUS study shared that good nutrition, physical training and mental exercises can reverse physical frailty in the elderly. Physical frailty is common among the elderly and is strongly associated with cognitive impairment, dementia and adverse health outcomes...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 6, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Engage your major muscles groups and train your balance with this low-intensity workout. The ActiveSG Towel Workout is a workout designed to encourage seniors to keep active with nothing more than a simple towel. Conceived by ActiveSG fitness instructors, the...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 26, 2016 | Health
Through a new fitness test, seniors are assessed of their fitness level and what sport they can pursue. About 100 seniors came down to the Pasir Ris Sports Complex on Sunday during the six hours to take the new FIT for FUNction fitness test developed by the...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 18, 2016 | Products
Don’t underestimate this lightweight bar as it has many benefits including increasing one’s metabolism and heart rate, as well as alleviating back pain. The Flexi-Bar, which is designed and manufactured in Germany, can strengthen the core muscles of the body through...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 30, 2016 | Inspiring Figures
The grandfather of eight was the oldest participant and he recently joined his family in the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2016. BY: Eleanor Yap At 83, Tay Kim Puay was the oldest participant in the recent SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 1, 2016 | Health
Ghim Moh senior residents can stay fit and bond with their families at a new recreational facility. Ghim Moh residents can now enjoy a new, purpose-built recreational facility where those from all ages, including with special needs, can spend quality time...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 17, 2015 | Health
HPB produces video of seven easy-to-do exercises that focus on muscle strength and balance. The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has produced a 30-minute exercise video titled “7 Easy Exercises to an Active Lifestyle”. These exercises have been developed with the help of...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 23, 2015 | Health
Lien Foundation equips eldercare facilities with gym equipment. Over 2,000 seniors in Singapore will benefit as Lien Foundation’s project ‘Gym Tonic’ rolls out to six nursing homes and six eldercare centres. The S$2.2 million initiative targets seniors who are...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 23, 2014 | Health
Three individuals have found solace in running for different reasons. BY: Eleanor Yap Three individuals in their 50s have found their passion in running. Each has different reasons why they have turned to this form of exercise, however, the commonality is they are not...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 21, 2013 | Reflections
Exercise has many benefits and it has become a part of my regular regime. BY: Lim Kwok Kuen It is generally accepted that one of the greatest fears in achieving one’s retirement plan is illness. This predicament is exacerbated by the rising cost of healthcare. I have...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 22, 2013 | Inspiring Figures
Ramanujam Kalimuthu is not letting age get him down when it comes to enjoying beautiful scenery, and flora and fauna. BY: Joanne Tok Sixty-eight-year-old Ramanujam Kalimuthu (for short, Muthu), a retired teacher and currently a part-time school counsellor with...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 10, 2012 | Health
Early action to protect bone health is encouraged instead of delaying till after the first bone fracture. BY: Eleanor Yap Singapore has the highest number of osteoporotic fractures in Asia yet many post-menopausal women are leaving it to after they have...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 26, 2012 | Health
As you age, there is a decrease in muscle mass and an increase in body fat. Here’s the good news – you can still shed the extra pounds and we give you some ideas on how to do it. BY: Uma Padmanabhan In contemporary society, age is not merely a number, but an...
