Hello everyone,
Christmas is coming! The tickets are available for the Christmas Lunch Tuesday 11 December (arrival 12 noon) at Wellington Park now. The tickets are £18 which is for 2 course meal and coffee and a raffle ticket in aid of the local MS Society. We will arrange an evening get together for people who can’t make the daytime lunch.
Barre Pilates
I went away to Leeds last weekend to do a course in Barre Pilates. This is a standing form of Pilates using a ballet Barre to help with balance. It is fabulous for strengthening the gluteal muscles ( the ones in the bottom) and I also had in mind people with knee issues who can’t really kneel. It will be starting in the new year. More details to follow.
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis has become a big issue in our house as my husband has arthritis really badly in his hips. This is meant working as a gardener has become increasingly difficult. Exercise is known to have benefits for people with arthritis however, many people with arthritis do not exercise, often because of joint or muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, or joint swelling. This can lead to loss of joint motion, stiffness, and muscle weakness and tightness. These problems can worsen fatigue and can cause joints to become unstable.
However, exercise can decrease pain and can enhance quality of life. Exercise is most beneficial if it is done on a regular basis. Most people can find a way to exercise without increasing their symptoms. It is really important to find the right kind of exercise. So may husband no longer runs (too painful) but he cycles and does strength exercises. Chair based classes are great for strengthening the muscles around the affect joins, improving flexibility and balance.
SUCCESS WITH EXERCISE
Stick with it — A number of factors can improve the chances of sticking with an exercise program long-term including:
Find the right exercise- eg Nordic Walking rather than jogging
Setting attainable goals eg 3 x 10 sit to stands per day
Understanding the importance and benefits of exercise
Exercise in groups for the social interaction and banter
Exercise can be broken up into three or four 10-minute sessions per day; it does not need to be continuous to produce health benefits. Moderate intensity exercise is most effective if it is performed on most days of the week. However, exercising only one or two days per week is better than not exercising at all.
Benefits of exercise include decreased pain and increased strength, mobility, and fitness, leading to an improved ability to perform daily functions. Exercise can also help to reduce depression and anxiety in people with arthritis .
Tuesday Nordic Walking
This group is going to change to 11.30am on 27 November.
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Diane