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New research proves that exercise helps the brain function and mental health in the over-50s

A recent study from the University of Canberra was able to prove that doing moderate exercise several times a week helped to keep the mind sharp for the over 50’s.

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5th June 2017

The study showed how cardiovascular exercise was shown to improve cognitive abilities such as reasoning, thinking and learning while strength training helped to improve memory.

Even for those who had already suffered some cognitive decline, regular exercise helped to create improvements. 

Fresh Air Fitness is ideal for helping the over 50’s build active ageing into their daily routines Active Ageing.

Read more about the study here.

Exercising can get you started on an amazing and rewarding journey to better health and an improved quality of life, if you fancy giving your local park gym a try, we suggest four great pieces of outdoor gym equipment to get started with on our blog The Incredible Benefits of Getting Active After 60

 

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