Stay Active Longer NHS-approved exercises – Classes in East Sussex

Exciting research shows resistance training can boost brain health – especially as we age.

It can help reduce the risks of Alzheimer’s, depression and inflammation.

Q: What are ‘resistance’ exercises?

A: Pushing or pulling against resistance (a ‘weight’) – like a door, shopping bags, or using your own body weight against gravity.

We use resistance bands and body weight exercises for the Strength section of our Stay Active Longer classes, and these expert tips align perfectly with our class approach:

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 and gradually increase resistance. Listen to your body – you’re the expert!

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 for motivation and learn proper form from qualified instructors.

𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 to work your entire body – don’t skip upper OR lower muscles.

Check out a 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 class in Eastbourne, Seaford, Newhaven, or Peacehaven, or contact me if you’d like to know more first.

Check out Psychology Today’s article below, for more information on the research.

And keep moving, movers!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-modern-brain/202402/the-surprising-benefits-of-weightlifting-for-brain-health?eml&fbclid=IwY2xjawSNGcJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeiurqQgNsHsyAN65011b_xOALBhqiIXN98hIXAequxumGVF-U4EFaRbKJV8Y_aem_mpaeSN51f9bYn3FRC74L8Q