Physical Activity

Bone loss may be part of the ageing process, but not a foregone conclusion. Some risk factors for osteoporosis you can’t change, but certain lifestyle practices can be used to your advantage to decrease your risk for osteoporosis.

Retirement and old age may be a long way off, but it is never too soon, or too late, to take positive action to slow down your aging process. You can promote health and quality of life well into your senior years through regular physical activity.

Short, dull grey days and wet, snowy, windy or icy weather conditions need not curtail your physical activity. While you may need to change what you do there’s no need to quit. A change can be as good as a rest.

Is it better to exercise if you want to lose weight or will you gain weight if you do? Exercise without dietary changes may not result in the weight loss you want, but without physical activity your dietary changes may amount to zero loss over time.

Cycling is a versatile physical activity. Not only can cycling improve your fitness level, but cycling can also be a means of transport and leisure time fun. Find out how...