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Osteoporosis and Weight Bearing Exercises

Author
Sunandha | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT

Exercises plays a cardinal role in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. Weight bearing exercises is one of the best bone building exercise proved to be very beneficial.

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A Note from a Journalist!

Author
Shailaja Pradeep Ganguly | Retd Deputy Editor

Cheerful faces, welcome smiles, warm greetings….Sunandha and Viji- the two fitness Gurus of ‘Growing Young’ definitely project both the exuberance and confidence which convince a new entrant that he or she has reached the right take-off point to get swift...

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Sit and be fit!

Author
Sunandha | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT

Limited mobility, poor balance and joint pain can no longer be excuses for skipping your exercise routine. Chair based exercises offer almost an equivalent benefit to your fitness!

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My Journey with Growing Young

Author
Mrs.Savithri Natarajan | Retired Selection Grade Lecturer
MA MPhil (Eng)

Sunandha and Viji are wonderful, caring task masters. They know what they are doing. During the online session, they check what we do and call out the corrections. They ensure that we do the exercises in the correct way. Seemingly...

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Live better as you age!

Author
Viji Balaji | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT, MSc

Exercise is a subcategory of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive and that has as a final or intermediate objective for improvement or maintenance of physical fitness.

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GET TO KNOW US! Growing Young- Online Fitness Program for Seniors

Author
Viji Balaji & Sunandha | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT, MSc

Get to know us! Read the blog to understand more about us and our journey in senior fitness!

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Get Your Balance Right!

Author
Sunandha Sampathkumar | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT

It is often assumed that as we age our balance gets impaired and we are prone to fall. However, by providing our body with sufficient and appropriate challenges, we can regain most of the lost balance!

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HOW DOES PHYSICAL EXERCISE BENEFIT MENTAL HEALTH IN THE ELDERLY?

Author
Dr.Pradeep Palaniappan | Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry,
M.D (Psy) (NIMHANS)

Physical activity remains in a cornerstone in maintaining a strong mind. A strong mind sows the seeds for a strong body, much needed as we age.

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Myth buster; Elderly and exercise!

Author
Viji Balaji | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT, MSc

There are many old beliefs that could prevent older adults from taking advantage of the many benefits of remaining physically active. We are going to bust few myths surrounding exercise and the elderly in this article.

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Exercise is THE IMMUNE BOOSTER that the world needs now!

Author
Sunandha Sampathkumar | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT

As the vaccines are here, it is time to get our immune system ready! And the best immune booster is-EXERCISE!

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Breathe Better!

Author
Viji Balaji | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT, MSc

Your lungs are part of your respiratory system, a group of organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe. Your lungs are amazing and incredibly hard-working organs. But they are not immune to Ageing. As you age, so...

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Effects of Strength training in older adults

Author
Viji Balaji | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT, MSc

Effects of Strength training in older adults Strength training is important for everyone ,regardless of age. Ageing, even in the absence of chronic disease, is associated with a variety of biological changes that can contribute to decrease in skeletal muscle...

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Age is Just a Number

Author
Shreyaa Mukund | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT, MSc

Physical activity is important no matter how old you are. Whether you are ten years old or seventy years old, you can reap the benefits of exercising. One way I choose to exercise is by playing tennis. Almost 60 million...

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Is there a secret potion to grow young? -Living life beyond years

Author
Sunandha Sampathkumar | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT

Read through to know the secret potion to grow young.

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Physical activity During pandemic

Author
Viji Balaji | Co-founder, Growing Young
MPT, MSc

Physical activity during aging will have surely have positive effects on the the adaptive immune systems.

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How important is bone health in women?

Author
Dr. Sakthisankari | Co-founder, Growing Young
MBBS, MD(Pathology)

The impact of physical activity especially on women’s health post-menopause is something not to be overlooked.