Tag: fitness
Dominic aims to get older people moving to the beat and...
Health, happiness and hope of a better lifestyle are the mantras that 83-year-old seniors fitness instructor Dominic Yam instils in his group at the...
Age is certainly no barrier on the football field for Michael...
When sporting people reach personal milestones, they are often asked to name the players that came before them that inspired their participation in the...
Charles Renner enjoys a life-long passion for sport
Tarquin Bateman, Communications and events coordinator – Masters Swimming WA Sport is a life-long passion for Charles ‘Chaz’ Renner. At 92 years of age, he...
Masters Games is a walk in the park for this 91-year-old
Joseph Reah, at 91, cuts a dashing figure on Perth social dance floors. It’s all for enjoyment, just like his approach to the Australian Masters...
Mastering the games
Perth will explode with mature athletes when the Australian Masters Games returns after 28 years. But for all their fitness, dedication and long-time love of...
Video games can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls
Falls are a major health risk for older people. One third of seniors have a fall at least once a year, which often result...
Keeping fit in retirement – strength training benefits both men and...
Men and women aged over 50 can reap similar relative benefits from resistance training, a new study led by UNSW Sydney shows. While men are...
