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At Live 2 Be Well, we provide exercise physiology services as well as encourage and support a holistic approach to health, fitness and total wellbeing.

There are many well-known benefits of strength training, including stronger bones and muscles, improved heart health, an...
03/09/2026

There are many well-known benefits of strength training, including stronger bones and muscles, improved heart health, and decreased abdominal fat. A new study suggests that women who engage in more strength training during midlife and beyond have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who do not. 🏋️

The findings, published on June 17 in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, show that heart health benefits increased when strength training was paired with aerobic exercise. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. This makes accessible prevention strategies even more important. 🙌 If you need help putting together an exercise program specific to your requirements, contact us as our exercise physiologists can offer face to face or telehealth consult. Read more about the study here: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/strength-training-may-help-lower-heart-disease-risk-women -training-lowers-heart-disease-risk-by-20

01/09/2026

New wall mural to inspire strong women!

Adults who do both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises are less likely to develop a raft of chronic diseases, res...
27/08/2026

Adults who do both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises are less likely to develop a raft of chronic diseases, researchers have found. University of Queensland–led research followed more than 8,000 Brisbane adults over nine years, examining the association between aerobic physical activity, muscle-strengthening activities and the development of chronic conditions. 🏋️

"This research suggests public health initiatives should also place emphasis on encouraging adults to incorporate strength-based activities into their weekly routines to support healthy aging." 🙌 If you need help putting together an exercise program specific to your requirements, contact us as our exercise physiologists can offer face to face or telehealth consult. Find out more about it here: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-strength-vital-chronic-disease.html

25/08/2026

Reposted 😁While this was a fun challenge, it also inspired me to read about muscle memory.

👯♀️As many of you know, I trained in various forms of dance and acrobatics as a child. At thirteen, when my dad died suddenly, I lost interest in everything which lead to years of inactivity and emotional eating. It wasn’t until I was in my thirties that my eating normalized, although my relationship with food remains unfriendly. I only took up yoga seriously in my fifties, and at least a decade later, had any kind of regular exercise regime.

🥰Here’s my point. Does my ability to do acrobatics in my seventies have something to do with muscle memory, which incidentally isn’t about muscle ‘remembering’ but refers to motor learning that occurs in the central nervous system. Researchers are still debating whether the memory might be permanent, because even though muscle size decreases during periods of inactivity, the number of myonuclei (the nuclei of muscle fibre) don’t.

☺️Obviously, this is far too complex a topic to explore here but it has implications for everyone. Most of us played physical games as children. We ran, jumped, got up and down effortlessly from the ground. Some of us skipped, did cartwheels, and generally enjoyed moving our body (I know there are exceptions).

💪🏼What do you think your body might still remember?
I’m not disregarding the deterioration and disabilities that can come with aging but what I find exciting, is that we’re standing on the brink of a new understanding about old age. For example, if we moved freely as children, could it be our mind, and the limitations we’ve internalized about aging, that’s influencing us more than we realize?

Strength training has long been seen as something you mainly do to build muscle or look good. But a new study adds to a ...
20/08/2026

Strength training has long been seen as something you mainly do to build muscle or look good. But a new study adds to a growing body of evidence that shows lifting weights does far more than change how we look. It may help us live longer – even if you don’t spend hours each day in the gym. 🙌

They found a clear sweet spot. People who did around 90 to 120 minutes of strength training a week – or roughly an hour and a half to two hours – had about a 13% lower risk of dying from any cause than those who did none. The benefit of strength was strongest for two of our biggest killers: a 19% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 27% lower risk of dying from neurological conditions, mainly dementia. 🧠 If you are not sure if exercise is safe for you or if you are currently inactive, contact us as our exercise physiologists can offer face to face or telehealth consult. Read more about the study here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234959.htm

18/08/2026

Reposted • Let’s flip the script this year ladies.

Take up more space in the weight room.

Leave the excuses.

Tap into your power!

This is our prime!

Shock em all 😜

While aerobic exercise like this can keep you healthy and help you live longer, experts say that adding in strength trai...
13/08/2026

While aerobic exercise like this can keep you healthy and help you live longer, experts say that adding in strength training can ensure you live a better quality of life as you age. "Strength is the neglected sibling at the health dinner table," says Stuart Phillips, a researcher in muscle physiology at McMaster University, Canada.

Initially, you should aim for two sessions per week, lasting between 20 to 30 minutes each, says Phillips. He suggests doing any of the following with several repetitions in a set and repeating the set two to three times:
• Lower Body: Sit-to-stands, squats, step-ups, or lunges.
• Upper Body Push: Wall push-ups, standard press-ups, or chest presses.
• Upper Body Pull: Rowing movements using a resistance band or machine.
• Trunk/Core: Planks or loaded carries (which involves walking while holding weights).

If you are not sure if an exercise is safe for you or if you are currently inactive, contact us as our exercise physiologists can offer face to face or telehealth consult. Check the article here: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260612-how-to-start-strength-training-to-stay-healthier-as-you-age

11/08/2026

Reposted • Moving for my old lady body >>>
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Most of us tend to find our "thing" when it comes to exercise. Maybe you're a runner who logs the same three-mile loop e...
06/08/2026

Most of us tend to find our "thing" when it comes to exercise. Maybe you're a runner who logs the same three-mile loop every morning. Maybe you've fallen in love with Pilates, spend every weekend cycling, or rarely miss a strength training session. Finding a form of movement you genuinely enjoy is one of the biggest predictors of sticking with it. But once you've found that routine, it's easy to stay there. ✅

A new study suggests your mental health might benefit from branching out. Researchers found that adults who mixed up their workouts and included some higher-intensity exercise had lower odds of experiencing depressive symptoms than those who stuck to a single type of activity. The findings don't suggest you need to spend more time exercising. Instead, they point to something many of us overlook: variety. 🙌 If you are not sure if exercise is safe for you or if you are currently inactive, contact us as our exercise physiologists can offer face to face or telehealth consult. Read more about the study here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/study-of-38000-adults-links-workout-variety-to-better-mental-health

04/08/2026

Reposted • “Just Get Here” ...I was literally blown away by Elaine ...she is 80 years of age and is unbelievable strong . I just got speaking to her in the gym because I was watching her train I wanted to know her story.
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Her answer was simple “just get here” ...just show up at the gym or wherever you train ...do a little bit consistently
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I have 30 years to catch up with her and get as strong as her ....she is an example that it is never too late. She isn’t on social media doesn’t have an Instagram or Facebook account she is just doing her thing getting stronger everyday
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My new hero ❤️
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I hope she inspires one person today who is thinking of making a positive change with their health / fitness
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