The LifeCurve

Ever thought, "I'm too old to do that now?" It's never too late to start introducing healthy changes. Whether you are eight or eighty, small changes, more movement, and a positive mindset can increase your health and wellbeing right away.

How do you age better? If you've ever asked the question 'How can I age better?' then watch this video where Professor Peter Gore provides some insight into the science behind The LifeCurve and how we can age better by living more ‘better years’. thelifecurve.com/how-do-you-age…

Everyone's motivation is different. What would you still like to be able to do as you get older? Whether it's walking to the shops, cooking your own meals or climbing the stairs unassisted, practising simple, functional exercises will support your health, fitness and independence

March 21st is the International Day of Forests. Forests provide a crucial connection to nature and a place where we can take walks, slow down, and reconnect. To find forests and woodlands near you and see what activities are taking place, click here: forestryengland.uk

20th March is the International Day of Happiness! Did you know that having a happy, positive outlook on ageing actually has a physical impact on how we age? Having a negative attitude toward ageing makes us walk more slowly and cognitively decline faster.

Healthy ageing is going to be won by communities. Healthy ageing ideas that fit what you and your community need will have the greatest and longest-lasting impact. Read more about the impact communities have on healthy ageing here: thelifecurve.com/why-does-healt…

It's easy to keep your brain young. Did you know that for every extra flight of stairs you climb daily, your brain will be physically younger by 0.58 years! To discover more Tips and Facts to help you understand how you can age well, visit thelifecurve.com/hints-tips-fac…

Many would like to stay fit & active to keep up with their grandchildren! Playing outside, walking, and lifting them in and out of pushchairs & swings all rely on our fitness & health. Practise simple, functional exercises for a few minutes every day to maintain your fitness.

Along with an introduction to The LifeCurve and how you can find out more about how you are ageing, The LifeCurve website has many articles containing healthy ageing advice on different subjects. Browse through our articles and find the support you need: thelifecurve.com/category/artic…

March 8th is International Women's Day. Did you know that women age differently from men? Going through menopause shifts the body's hormones as women age. Despite being as susceptible to the same ageing concerns as men, on average, women live about 5 years longer.

Longer daylight hours and more sunshine give us more opportunities to get out and about! Spending time outside improves both our physical and mental health, increasing our wellbeing and quality of life. Sunlight also helps us to produce vitamin D, which is crucial for bone health

The LifeCurve Gym is all about getting yourself moving in small, achievable ways now so that you can maintain your independence in the future. As the weather starts to improve, let's get outside and find ways to move more in ways that suit you.

As our bodies age, we lose muscle strength and power. Ideally, we therefore want to start the ageing journey with strong muscles. Even small improvements can make a huge difference to your strength and independence. You can start to build your muscles with strength training today

Everyone has someone they care about who may one day stop being able to do the things they want to do. When this moment happens, it can be crucial to start to talk about healthy ageing and how we can support them to continue to be able to do the things they love to do.

How we think about ourselves, our ageing, & our abilities has a physical impact on what we are able to do. Healthy ageing is a choice. Choosing to include functional exercises, healthy eating, & positive mindsets helps us maintain our independence and overall health for longer.

The exercises in The LifeCurve GYM focus on something called "Functional Exercises". But what are they? These are movements that help improve your ability to perform everyday tasks by mimicking the movements you need to be able to do, such as lifting, squatting, and reaching.

Let's move more in ways that make us happy! Dancing has been proven to have a positive effect on both our physical and mental health. It increases our strength and flexibility, and it's also an activity you can do alone at home or in a class with other people.

Exercise doesn't have to be hours long to make an impact. Later Life Training’s “Make Movement Your Mission” offers short online videos you can follow along to, so you can start to build “exercising snacking” into your daily routine: @laterlifetraining8847" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@laterlifetrai…

Many people think that falling is just something that happens as you grow older, but it's not inevitable. There are many things you can do to feel steadier on your feet. Read our article on why a healthy ageing journey can make falls a thing of the past. thelifecurve.com/why-is-falling…

Valentine's Day can be difficult for people who may be struggling with loneliness. Age UK are reclaiming Valentine's Day as a chance to celebrate our connections with all friends and family, and even organise events through which to meet new people. ageuk.org.uk/discover/2024/…