MIND AND BODY FEATURE 7 October 2022

Patient health and well-being the priority at ProActiv

At ProActiv we offer a modern innovative multi-disciplinary clinic.

As well as a Pilates/Yoga Studio, the clinic includes modern gym facilities to cater for your rehabilitation and fitness needs.

Here at ProActiv we work closely with leading consultants and our rehabilitation programmes are built around evidence based practice. We specialise in providing programmes that focus on injury prevention and pre and post-surgery.

We offer Pilates classes that are suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced.

Class times are as follows: Wednesday - 6pm and 7.15pm Saturday - 9.30am

We also offer Sports Yoga aimed at improving functional mobility. This can be integrated as part of any individual's fitness/training programme to help improve performance and overall well-being.

Class times are as follows: Thursday - 7pm

All appointments and classes are available to book online at www.proactivphysiotherapy.ie or for enquiries contact us on 064 6686018. Instagram @ProActivPhysiotherapy Facebook: ProActivPhysio

OUR SERVICES

Fitness

ProActiv Physiotherapy Fitness & Health was established by Kieran O’Shea MISCP in 2022. A modern integrated Clinic catering for all members of the community. We help our patients understand, treat and rehabilitate their injuries. As well as providing chartered Physiotherapy and 1:1 rehabilitation we also offer Physio Led small group classes tailored to individuals returning from specific injuries. These as well as our range of Pilates and Yoga classes offer preventative and long term solutions to your injury concerns.

Can you build strength after 40?

Absolutely! Many people think that we get weaker as we get older and it’s true that we’ll all experience some physical decline as we age.

But it’s a fact that strength can be improved at any age, and older adults who train regularly can become incredibly strong. With continued training, they can hold much of that strength very late in life. Think of it like this: If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it - and you certainly won’t improve it. People who are sedentary will start weak and become ever weaker if they don’t train as they age. Similarly, an active person who stops training will grow weaker quickly and then gradually become weaker as years pass.

The flip side is amazing:

Inactive people who start working out at any age become stronger - often quite quickly at first. As people continue to train, they’ll gradually gain more strength. If they continue working out over their entire lives, they’ll become very strong, and they’ll lose strength due to advanced age at a much slower rate. These people retain their capabilities later in life even as inactive people around them lose their independence! We’ve seen people well over 70 gain strength and dramatically improve function, so if you’re over 40, it’s definitely not too late to start.

STRENGTH TRAINING

OVER 40: THREE SECRETS

Here are three tips for gaining strength after 40:

1. You have to work out consistently Building strength is about momentum. If you train two to four times a week and do the right stuff (see below), you’ll get stronger and stronger. But you can’t work out for a month and then take a month off. The name of the game is consistency.

2. You have to do the right things the right way at the right times. Strength training is a balance of stress and recovery, and you can definitely do too much or too little. Similarly, doing the same things over and over will blunt their effect. You need some variety and something called “progressive overload” to ensure you always make progress. And then you need to make sure you do the movements properly. Don’t stress about all this - our professional coaches take care of everything for you!

3. Nutrition is important You can’t drive a vehicle without fuel, and

your body won’t become stronger without the right food. Protein is important, and so are vitamins and minerals. Carbs and fats figure into the equation too. Again, we’re experts and we can tell you how to optimise your nutrition so you get strong!

LET’S START LIFTING TOGETHER!

Remember, it’s never too late to start working out. Here’s the best part of all: People who start working out usually notice changes in strength fast. As the body “wakes up” and connects the brain to the muscles that are already there, people get stronger very quickly.

Later, with great training and nutrition, people generally notice a few more changes. Their clothes start to fit differently, movement becomes easier and more fun, and they usually add a little bit of muscle.

Don’t worry about “getting bulky”. That just doesn’t happen. If you gain muscle, it will happen slowly, and you’ll look “fit” rather than “bulky”. You don’t have to be big to be strong.

We’d love to help you accomplish your goals. We specialise in building strength in people over 40, in fact we even have a dedicated lifting programme run in conjunction with a physiotherapist for adults aged 55 and over who want to work out with adults who have the same goals and lifestyle as them. We’ll tell you exactly how we can help you do it in a free consultation.

You came here to find out if you can get stronger after 40. Now you know that you can.

You just have to start training.

Don’t waste another day - book a consultation by visiting www.activate.ie today and let’s get started!

Focus on the present moment through yoga

At Navé Yoga, we help people to move, breathe and stretch every day in our stunning studio overlooking the National Park.

Yoga is for everybody and is suitable for people of all ages and all fitness levels regardless of body type, age, or level of flexibility. There are many different options available within each yoga pose to suit everyone. Yoga works really well as a complimentary practice for those who attend the gym regularly or play a lot of sport. The relaxation and breathing components of yoga relieve stress and anxiety and are beneficial to everybody. Today's world can be a bit crazy as we all live such busy lives and sometimes we need to focus on the present moment and just breathe!

Navé Yoga’s stunning studio is situated on the grounds of the Killarney Racecourse in Ross Road. Elaine, Adrian, and their team of qualified and experienced yoga teachers teach classes and private sessions every day. They teach pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga, kids yoga from ages four to 12, yoga for teenagers and classes for adults. The classes are varied and range from beginner to gentle classes to more dynamic Vinyasa classes. Private sessions are excellent for anyone

suffering from injuries or if more focus on a specific area is required.

The team also run a Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Programme once a year, the next one beginning in February 2023.

Alongside the yoga studio, Navé Coffee House is open daily at 8am, the perfect setting for a coffee, with ample parking, gorgeous views, excellent coffee and delicious healthy treats!

Start your yoga journey with us today at www.naveyoga.com or call Elaine on 087 2601624 to book your class.