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Men who are lonely over 50s (1)

Men Without Meaning

Do you have teenage or adult sons? Do you at times worry about the world that they live in and their sense of purpose?We recently came across this excellent article in quillette.com, written by Dr. Tanveer Ahmed, a psychiatrist based here in Sydney.In it he discusses the growing number of men of all ages who…
Protein after strength sessions Balmain

Why we give members a free Chobani high-protein yoghurt after a strength class

Consuming protein after exercise is essential because it immediately shifts your body from a state of muscle breakdown to muscle repair and growth.When you work out, you create microscopic tears in your muscle fibres and deplete your body's resources. Post-exercise protein delivers the necessary building blocks to repair this damage, making your muscles stronger than…
Increased blood flow - sore joints article

Sore joints? Why increased blood flow from even gentle exercise is medically essential.

Blood flow is essential for joint health because it delivers vital oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes metabolic waste.For older adults, adequate circulation becomes even more critical to counteract age-related joint deterioration, maintain synovial fluid production, and prevent stiffness.Our joints are surrounded by soft tissue called the synovial membrane, which produces this synovial…

Your Good Ageing Roadmap

You are likely to be busy. You have a life anchored in your family, your career, your home. You have routines, obligations and you have the energy to perform. This all keeps you reasonably fit and burning calories.But molecular things are happening and it is now that you should be laying the foundation for good…