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Easy Exercising: The Ideal Fitness Gym for Seniors

Easy Exercising: The Ideal Fitness Gym for Seniors

Have you ever been to a gym— and all you met was an unwelcoming atmosphere, a lack of motivation, and that sneaky feeling that you just don’t belong there? We have been there too and that’s why we came up with the idea of Easy Exercising: the ideal fitness gym for...

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NDIS Funded Activities Near Me

NDIS Funded Activities Near Me

What NDIS funded activities are near me? If you’ve wondered about this, then you need not look further. At Easy Exercising, we're dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities lead active and fulfilling lives. And we’ve got a range of NDIS funded activities near...

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Gentle Exercise for People Living with a Disability

Gentle Exercise for People Living with a Disability

Exercising with a disability often seems hard or even unrealistic. But what if we told you that there's a game-changing approach that could make exercising not only possible but profoundly beneficial for people living with a disability? With gentle exercise, it is...

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Boost Your Mood: Join a Brisbane Seniors Exercise Class

Boost Your Mood: Join a Brisbane Seniors Exercise Class

It has been shown that a good mood in seniors can increase longevity, boost independence, and stave off dangerous health conditions. And to be honest, most seniors often face mood challenges, from feelings of isolation to the blues that come with age. This sometimes...

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Seniors Fitness: The Risks of Pushing Too Hard

Seniors Fitness: The Risks of Pushing Too Hard

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘go hard or go home’? Well, we’ve got to tell you, sometimes it is better you go home than go too hard! Yes, regular exercise is crucial for your well-being, especially as a senior. But, more does not always mean better. Even if you’re...

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How Easy Exercising Can Help with Fatigue Management

How Easy Exercising Can Help with Fatigue Management

Have you ever felt like you hit a wall of exhaustion, both in your body and mind? That’s the best way to describe fatigue. It's not just regular tiredness – it's that feeling when even lifting a spoon seems like a monumental task. Your energy seems to have taken an...

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Arthritis-Friendly Exercises for Seniors

Arthritis-Friendly Exercises for Seniors

Arthritis is a common health concern among seniors in Australia and the world over. As people age, the risk of developing arthritis increases due to the natural wear and tear on joints over time. Seniors with arthritis may experience a range of symptoms, including...

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Seniors: Get Back The Mobility You Had In Your Prime

Seniors: Get Back The Mobility You Had In Your Prime

As you age, it’s common to lose some of your natural range of motion — leading to troubles with walking, getting up out of a chair, climbing stairs, and more. You might worry that you can no longer keep up with your daily tasks, go out freely to your favourite places...

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Chronic Pain Management with Easy Exercising

Chronic Pain Management with Easy Exercising

Just about all of us feel pain from time to time. For instance, when you cut your finger, you feel some pain which is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. Once the injury heals, you stop hurting. But, if you’ve had pain in any part of your body that has...

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How Easy Exercising can help with Fibromyalgia

How Easy Exercising can help with Fibromyalgia

Living with fibromyalgia can be quite challenging as the symptoms can fluctuate in intensity and may impact various aspects of a person's life, including work, relationships, and overall well-being. And unfortunately, there’s no cure for this condition. Despite that,...

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Seniors Fitness Classes Near Me: Brisbane

Seniors Fitness Classes Near Me: Brisbane

As we gracefully age, regular physical activity becomes important for so many reasons – it's the key to maintaining a vibrant and fulfilling life. It has also been scientifically proven to boost energy levels, improve cardiovascular health, enhance cognitive function,...

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How Easy Exercising can help with EDS

How Easy Exercising can help with EDS

Here’s one truth: We all want to lead full active lives, bursting with energy and dreams. But what if your body doesn't feel up to the challenge? See, that's the reality for many people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Living with EDS can be a painful, challenging...

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How Easy Exercising can help with POTS management

How Easy Exercising can help with POTS management

If you often experience dizziness, rapid heartbeat, fatigue, brain fog, and exercise intolerance, you may be dealing with more than just a passing discomfort. These symptoms could be indicators of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a condition that...

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The Power of Group Exercise for Aged Care Residents

The Power of Group Exercise for Aged Care Residents

It is often said that "many hands make light work," and this is especially true when it comes to exercise.  If you really care about achieving your health and fitness goals, group exercise can go a long way in contributing to your journey.  Group exercise is when you...

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NDIS Funded Activities

NDIS Funded Activities

Having a disability could mean limited access to the essential services and programs you need to have fun, meet new people, and achieve independence, social and economic participation. But thanks to the NDIS, people with disabilities can make a real difference in...

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Does NDIS Affect Disability Pension?

Does NDIS Affect Disability Pension?

There are several ways people living with a disability in Australia can receive support that will help them live an improved life. But many people worry about how each of these programs would affect another. You may have heard of the National Disability Insurance...

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How to apply for NDIS funding: everything to know

How to apply for NDIS funding: everything to know

One of the biggest challenges of having a disability is finding the financial resources to access the necessary support services. Fortunately, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for individuals with disabilities and their carers. But...

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Does the NDIS Support Stroke Patients Going Through Rehab?

Does the NDIS Support Stroke Patients Going Through Rehab?

If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you know that the experience is life-changing and the road to recovery can be long and difficult. From physical therapy to occupational therapy, rehabilitation can take a toll on both the patient and their loved ones.  But...

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NDIS Funding for Mental Health

NDIS Funding for Mental Health

Living with a mental health condition can be both challenging and overwhelming. From managing symptoms to facing stigma and discrimination, individuals with mental health disabilities may encounter a range of barriers that can impact their well-being and quality of...

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What are the 8 standards in Aged Care?

What are the 8 standards in Aged Care?

Whether you receive Aged Care services in your home or in a residential service, one thing remains: you deserve the best possible quality Aged Care service in Australia. But then, how do you classify a quality Aged Care service? How do you know when an Aged Care...

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Aged Care Exercise Programs

Aged Care Exercise Programs

Imagine aging like a fine little bottle of Italian wine, living strong and happy and having the physical and mental health to enjoy the best of your later years. It is not rocket science. What is standing between you and this healthy life is regular exercise. You have...

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How does the NDIS support individuals with disability

How does the NDIS support individuals with disability

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides a tailored support package to people with a disability, allowing them to tailor their plans to meet their needs, wants, and overall goals. The scheme helps eligible participants access support services and...

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What disabilities does NDIS cover?

What disabilities does NDIS cover?

Living with a disability could be quite rough, especially with having to fit into society. Given this fact, it is crucial to find ways to make life easier for people with disabilities. How can persons with disabilities get to spend time doing the things they love,...

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Why exercise classes are so beneficial for seniors

Why exercise classes are so beneficial for seniors

We’ve all heard it a hundred times before: physical exercise is incredibly beneficial for people of all ages. And, there’s no surprise that as we age, physical activity still plays an important role in our lifestyle and well-being. But why are exercise classes so...

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Seated Exercises for Seniors

Seated Exercises for Seniors

Exercise is essential for all ages, especially for those whose daily lives don’t naturally involve as much movement - we work particularly with seniors and, for NDIS participants, people of all ages. The well-recognised benefits and importance of exercise are widely...

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Do you need to sweat to have a good workout?

Do you need to sweat to have a good workout?

When it comes to getting in an effective workout, most of us gauge our workout success by how sweat-drenched we are after. But is that really an accurate way of measuring the quality of your exercise? Do you need to sweat to have a good workout? We explored the...

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10 Best Exercises for the Elderly

10 Best Exercises for the Elderly

As we age, mobility decreases and we struggle to find a means of not only exercising, but restoring this mobility. However, it’s been proven that slow, safe exercises can be beneficial for older age groups. It can help maintain or boost muscle, develop better balance...

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Easy Exercising for People in Aged Care

Easy Exercising for People in Aged Care

Our body is the only asset that stays with us for a lifetime. It’s crucial to keep it in working condition and remain somewhat active. Though it may become hard to stay on your feet as you age, many people still find ways to inspire us by finding ways to achieve an...

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What exercise to do when you hate exercise?

What exercise to do when you hate exercise?

Are you “over” the gym phase? If your mobility, weight, or just general distaste for exercise means there’s no way you’ll go back to a gym, Easy Exercising is the unexpectedly-excellent solution. Read on to find out why Easy Exercising is the perfect answer for what...

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What are the consequences of immobility?

What are the consequences of immobility?

Immobility of the body is defined as a state of motionlessness, or near motionlessness, in which a person experiences a significant decrease in the ability to move. Immobility is common in the elderly, however it can increase the risk of falls, disease, and general...

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Falls prevention in older adults

Falls prevention in older adults

Balance issues that are common in adults can cause them to trip over their own feet which can result in a fall. Regular exercise has proven to be effective for helping prevent falls since it helps improve one's balance and therefore reduces the risk of tripping over...

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Seven best Exercises for seniors

Seven best Exercises for seniors

  Though we've come a long way in our society's understanding of fitness and wellness, one group that remains relatively untouched by the discussion is seniors. Passing the age of 65, their bodies start to lose their endurance, and they become less mobile....

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Why is Mobility Important for Seniors?

Why is Mobility Important for Seniors?

It's not all about the physical benefits of being mobile. When you have more mobility, you feel good from the inside too. And it's not just your body that feels good, but your mind and self-esteem. When seniors don't get enough physical activity, they can also...

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Benefits of the NDIS for Seniors

Benefits of the NDIS for Seniors

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a program designed to meet the high demand for disability assistance in Australia. It provides financing for people with disabilities, as well as support for their families and caretakers. The National Disability Insurance...

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Why Pneumatic Resistance Training is great for seniors

Why Pneumatic Resistance Training is great for seniors

An overwhelming number of studies confirm that resistance training is an excellent way to counteract age-related loss of muscle mass, improve strength, and convert fat to muscle. It has a significant positive impact on our ability to perform the many daily activities...

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Top 10 Balance exercises for seniors

Top 10 Balance exercises for seniors

Aging a continuous process which cannot be prevented. As age progress, several health conditions need monitoring like diabetes, Cholesterol levels, coordination problems, weight issues etc. Coordination problems and falling is a major health issue in senior citizens...

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Exercise for Parkinson’s disease

Exercise for Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder where the brain cells are unable to release Dopamine a neurotransmitter. Due to dopamine deficiency the person is unable to coordinate movements of body parts. Even in some cases the thinking ability of the person is...

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Exercises for Diabetes Control

Exercises for Diabetes Control

Exercise an important diabetes management tool which helps patients with diabetes by maintaining their blood sugar level, reducing the risk of heart attacks, helping them in managing their nerve health and also repairing and improving their muscle health. Exercise...

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A heart operation recovery time decreased by 90%.

A heart operation recovery time decreased by 90%.

Within six months of coming to Easy Exercising for the Over 50s, Joy had a heart operation. Eight days after the operation, Joy was up and about and doing her household chores. Medical staff told Joy that if she was back in the “old days”, she would have been hospitalised for at least two months.

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