NEWS EXERCISE UPDATE

A new study has shown that older people who have stronger muscles are less likely to be hospitalised. The study involved over 3,000 people aged 70-80 who were followed up for an average of 4.7 years. Weak strength, poor function and low muscle density were associated with a greater risk of hospitalisation.

Flying to fitness

A new toning and cardio class created by Cirque du Soleil performers for Reebok – Jukari Fit to Fly. Jukari – which means ‘play’ in Sicilian – is a set of exercises carried out using a FlySet. This is basically a trapeze suspended from the ceiling at chest height, which rotates 360o

. A combination of cardio and toning

exercises are carried out on the circus-inspired bar to define and improve muscle tone and work core muscles.

ONLINE - Click the image to play the YouTube clip or visit http://tinyurl.com/caem4k

Muscle strength is key for older adults Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics

Society 2009;57(8):1411-1419 (via Saga)

ONLINE – Read the abstract online http://tinyurl.com/l6be9g, read the Saga summary http://tinyurl.com/ lc25u7 and access the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s excellent Easy Exercise Guide leaflet here. http://tinyurl.com/lgf2ye

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The REPs Journal 2009;14(Sept):12-14