Could strength training help you live longer? Why staying strong matters at every age

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing, Healthy Ageing / By Fiona

Yes, strength training may help you live longer and stay healthier. Recent research reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 90–119 minutes of weekly strength training was associated with a 13% lower risk of death from any cause, with benefits increasing when combined with aerobic exercise. The study was observational, so it […]

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The Power of Exercise for Preventing Falls

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing / By Fiona

The Power of Exercise for Preventing Falls (and Staying Independent for Longer) As we get older, staying active becomes less about fitness goals… and more about maintaining independence, confidence, and quality of life. At goPhysio in Chandlers Ford, one of the most common concerns we hear is “I feel a bit unsteady, is that just

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The Silent Muscle Loss

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing / By Fiona

Did you know that the ageing process begins much earlier than most people realise? From around the age of 30, our bodies start losing muscle mass and strength – a process that accelerates over time. It is thought that from 30, we can loose muscle mass at a rate of 3-8% per decade. By the

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Local Walks in Chandlers Ford

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing / By Fiona

Looking for the best walks in Chandler’s Ford? From Hiltingbury Lakes and Hocombe Mead to the Itchen Navigation Trail, there are plenty of scenic local walks to support fitness, wellbeing and mobility in Hampshire. We are so lucky in Chandlers Ford to have access to so many wonderful local walks. Some on our doorstep and

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Balance Awareness Week

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing, Balance and Dizziness / By Klatch

Balance Awareness Week takes place annually in the third week of September. The aim of the week is to broaden understanding of vestibular (inner ear) disorders and how they affect people’s day to day lives. Those who are affected by balance issues often report that their family, friends and colleagues don’t understand what they’re going through due

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The 7 things that I’ve learnt since Autism has touched our family, dispelling some autism myths

goPhysio, Health, Fitness and Wellbeing / By Fiona

#AutsimAcceptanceWeek As part of my role at goPhysio, I often highlight key ‘awareness weeks’ that are directly related to our work and the area of musculoskeletal health, physio, Pilates & injuries. But this week, is slightly different. This week is Autism Acceptance Week and a week that highlights a topic that has touched mine and

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Older People’s Day on October 1st!

Leave a Comment / Health, Fitness and Wellbeing, Balance and Dizziness, Healthy Ageing / By Fiona

Older People’s Day takes place on 1st October and this year celebrates the achievements and contributions that older people make to our society and the economy.

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Swimming As Medicine

Elbow Issues, goPhysio, Health, Fitness and Wellbeing, Shoulder Issues, Sports Injuries, Swimming / By Klatch

Regular swimming has been proven to help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It’s also beneficial for those with arthritis, obesity, and joint pain, as the buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints. Being active in water can be transformative! As well as being a

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Walk This May: National Walking Month

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing / By Klatch

Just 20-30 minutes walking a day can improve your cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance.

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Are you worried about netball injuries and how they may impact your play?

Ankle and Foot Issues, Exercise Rehabilitation, goPhysio, Health, Fitness and Wellbeing, Heat and Ice, Knee problems, Netball, Physiotherapy, Sports Injuries, Taping and Strapping / By Klatch

Here at goPhysio, we work closely with local netball club, Swan Netball Club, to help their players prevent and manage netball injuries and keep players playing or get back to play ASAP. We see first hand the impact of injuries on young (and older!) players who love being active. But with the right training, support

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Could strength training help you live longer? Why staying strong matters at every age

The Power of Exercise for Preventing Falls

The Silent Muscle Loss

Local Walks in Chandlers Ford

Balance Awareness Week

The 7 things that I’ve learnt since Autism has touched our family, dispelling some autism myths

Older People’s Day on October 1st!

Swimming As Medicine

Walk This May: National Walking Month

Are you worried about netball injuries and how they may impact your play?

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