wellbeing
At Old Girls Play Too®, we believe that wellbeing is about much more than physical fitness. It's about feeling healthier, happier, more confident and connected with others. Whether you're taking your first steps back into activity or looking to maintain an active lifestyle, our wellbeing resources are here to educate, encourage and inspire. Explore the topics below to discover practical information, helpful advice and the many benefits of staying active, whatever your age, ability or experience.
Moving your body can help your mind too.
Being physically active isn't just good for your body. It can boost your mood, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and increase confidence. And you don't have to be an athlete — walking, dancing, cycling and recreational sport all count.
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NHS UK
Physical activity guidelines for older adults
Older adults should do some type of physical activity every day. It can help to improve your health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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NHS​ UK
Your body is changing. Staying active as you get older can help reduce your risk of certain health conditions and support you through perimenopause and menopause.
Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes to mood, sleep, energy and bone health. The NHS recommends regular exercise, alongside looking after your mental wellbeing, as part of managing this stage of life. Getting active can help with symptoms.
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NHS UK
Getting physically active could make you feel more connected, socially.
Getting physically active can be about much more than exercise. Joining a new activity can provide opportunities to meet new people, make friends and feel more socially connected. Getting active is one way of helping to reduce feelings of loneliness.
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GOV.UK
You're never too old to start getting active.
You may have spent a large part of your life watching from the sidelines, whether it be your partner, spouse or children, even grandchildren but that doesn't mean you can't step on to the pitch yourself.! Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that playing recreational football, regularly, at a later age can help improve bone health and Osteoporosis? Professor Peter Krustrup - Southern Denmark University. - talks to Michael Mosley for Channel 4's Superagers programme. Click the photo above for the link to the programme and watch from 04.55 onwards.
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SOUTHERN DENMARK UNIVERSITY = PROF. PETER KRUSTRUP.
Start getting active, find your people.
There is no scientific evidence that you find your people when you start getting active but there is definitely lived experience of finding people like you. These 5 women became the best of friends after starting to play recreational sport and now go out and go on holiday together whenever they can! You don't need scientific evidence for that just a warm feeling of shared experiences, memories to keep for a lifeitme and special friendship!
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No fads. No gimmicks. Just trusted, science-backed health and wellbeing information to help women aged 40+ understand their bodies, improve their wellbeing and enjoy a more active lifestyle.
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Where possible, our content is informed by research from recognised organisations and peer-reviewed studies, including the NHS, NICE, UK Chief Medical Officers, Sport England and other reputable health and academic institutions​