Studio Health, Hermanus

"The second half of your life, CAN AND SHOULD BE the best years of your life!" Dr Jeffry Life

YES.... YESSSS..... AND AGAIN I SAY YESSSSS! but don't wait until it's too late......!)

EXERCISE AND AGING: CAN YOU WALK AWAY FROM FATHER TIME?
The clock ticks for all men, and with each tick comes change. For men who manage to avoid major medical problems, the changes are slow and gradual, but they do add up. Here are some things that aging can do to you — IF YOU GIVE UP AND LET FATHER TIME TAKE ITS TOLL.

Some of the changes of aging start as early as age 25–30, for example, the average man's maximum attainable heart rate declines by about one beat per minute, per year, and his heart's peak capacity to pump blood drifts down by 5%–10% per decade. That's why a healthy 25-year-old heart can pump 2½ quarts (2,3 litres) of blood a minute, but a 65-year-old heart can't get above 1½ quarts (1,4 litres) and an 80-year-old heart can pump only about a quart (just under 1 litre), even if it's disease-free. In everyday terms, this diminished aerobic capacity can produce fatigue and breathlessness with modest daily activities.

Starting in middle age, a man's blood vessels begin to stiffen and his blood pressure often creeps up as well. His blood itself changes, becoming more viscous (thicker and stickier) and harder to pump through the body, even though the number of oxygen-carrying red blood cells declines.

Most Americans (NOT ONLY THEM) begin to gain weight in midlife, putting on 3–4 pounds (1 – 2kg) a year. But since men start to lose muscle in their 40s, that extra weight is all fat. This extra fat contributes to a rise in LDL ("bad") cholesterol and a fall in HDL ("good") cholesterol. It also helps explain why blood sugar levels rise by about 6 points per decade, making type 2 diabetes distressingly common in senior citizens.

The loss of muscle continues, eventually reducing a man's muscle mass by up to 50%, which contributes to weakness and disability. At the same time, muscles and ligaments get stiff and tight.
Although men have a lower risk of osteoporosis ("thin bones") than women, they do lose bone calcium as they age, increasing the risk of fractures. One reason for the drop in muscle mass and bone density is a drop in the male hormone testosterone, which declines by about 1% per year after the age of 40. Though most men continue to have normal testosterone levels and reproductive capacity throughout life, many experience a gradual decline in libido and sexual vigour.

The nervous system also changes over time. Reflexes are slower, coordination suffers, and memory lapses often crop up at embarrassing times. The average person gets less sleep in maturity than in youth, even if he no longer needs to set his alarm clock. Not surprisingly, spirits often sag as the body slows down.
It sounds grim — and these changes happen to healthy men. Men with medical problems start to age earlier and slow down even more. All in all, aging is not for sissies.

NO MAN CAN STOP THE CLOCK, BUT EVERY MAN CAN SLOW ITS TICK......

Research shows that many of the changes attributed to aging are actually caused in large part by disuse. It's new information, but it confirms the wisdom of Dr. William Buchan, the 18th-century Scottish physician who wrote, "Of all the causes which conspire to render the life of a man short and miserable, none have greater influence than the want of proper exercise." And about the same time, the British poet John Gay agreed: "Exercise thy lasting youth defends."

Exercise is not the fountain of youth, but it is a good long drink of vitality!

….. published by Harvard Health Medical School

13 Reasons you're not losing weight (more specifically - body fat) although you're working out regularly.... !!

➡Doing too much cardio
➡️Not doing resistance training
➡️Not doing Post-Workout Recovery
➡️Sitting too much
➡️Not balancing food (input) with activity (output)
➡️Limiting Macronutrients
➡️Eating too much or not enough
➡️Not drinking enough water
➡️Not getting adequate sleep
➡️Experiencing too much stress
➡️Taking medication that causes weight gain
➡️Having a health condition that affects your weight
➡️Experiencing a weight plateau….

These are just a few …

Let us help you ...

Studio Health
Hemel & Aarde Village
Hermanus
0833257515

Exercising In Groups Reaps MORE Health Benefits

Should you work out alone or with a group? Recent studies indicate working out in groups reaps more health benefits than working out solo, especially for older adults. A few benefits of group exercise classes include a sense of camaraderie and accountability to others in the class. Furthermore, one of the best anti-aging activities you can do is building “social-interactions” as you get older.

Here are 12 reasons to train in small groups:

1. Become Accountable
2. Boost Motivation
3. You have a qualified fitness professional at your disposal
4. Work Out Safely
5. Improve Pain Tolerance
6. Gain Focus
7. You can get more bang for your buck
8. Lower your risk of injury
9. It adds huge variety to your workout
10. It's great for everyone – whatever their fitness level
11. You get a higher endorphin output
12. It's FUN!

Find Your Perfect Group ....

At Studio Health, we assist by matching you with the right fit in terms of age, ability and goals.

** ADDITIONAL benefits - our group sessions do not follow a 'ONE size fits all' approach, but rather with a focus on training independently within your group. Get the Personal Training benefit that is more affordable.
. Whatever your vibe come and find your tribe!

Studio Health
Hemel & Aarde Village
Studio Health, Hermanus
0833257515

So.... just another reason why doing the right exercise is crucial for quality of life and longevity.

You do NOT want the surprise of a fracture.... which may sometimes happen BEFORE a fall!

Let us show you how...

Studio Health
Hemel & Aarde Village
Hermanus
083 3257515

So pay attention.....✨✨✨ Exercise NOW...Take care of yourself NOW... to make your life easier later..!

'A body in motion stays in motion' says golfing legend Gary Player.. now 87 years old.

I agree!

'I may grow old.. but I refuse to be decrepit!

How about YOU?'

When I see new clients struggle with certain exercises it is a constant reminder just how important it is to keep moving thoughout life.... and daily! You may think you're doing enough with your 2 sessions per week at the gym.. but WHAT YOU'RE DOING in those sessions as well as HOW OFTEN... will ultimately determine your quality of life into your senior years.

Within our culture it has become the norm that as we age, we move less. And with this inactivity our joints stiffen, our muscles weaken and our bones lose density, until one day we find ourselves trying to sit up or stand up but we need help doing it... don't wait until then to get started.

Age graciously....? yes you can!

The world is different.... we are seeing a dramatic increase in workload, stress, illness... the pressures are enormous. Slow down and take time for yourself. Change the way you do things....

Flip . that . switch!

OH what a memory.... !! Studio Healths' 15th Birthday Bash..... 80's style, 4 years ago!!!!

What a fun night to remember at Bona Dea Estate.....

How's this for evidence!? This MRI Scan says it all.

The loss of muscle and bone as we age can be slowed down and even prevented....! Look at how incredible the body is through adaptation to the right exercise....... Stronger bones! Stronger muscles...!

Why is a smile so powerful?

Smiling releases endorphins, natural painkillers and serotonin....three neurotransmitters that make us feel good from head to toe. These natural chemicals elevate our mood, relax our body and reduce physical pain.

Consider smiling a natural drug.

Just look at this remarkable lady! 96 year old Ebba Busse doing her push ups.. maintaining her strength...
(one of the most important exercises...!!) I meet with Mrs Busse every week at her home in Kidbrooke. She has been exercising with Studio Health for 19 years! Still ABLE and INDEPENDENT! Quality of Life..... the goal!