1. Nicola Sheridan
Clinical professional physio therapist, Children’s Hospital Ireland at Temple Street
“Children require a mix of aerobic and strengthening workout to establish physical fitness and abilities of balance, co-ordination and visual motor control. Children require a minimum of one hour of workout everyday and restricting their screen time can assist them attain this. Having enjoyable when playing likewise enhances state of mind, self-confidence and self-confidence.
“Ideally, kids must not end up being sport particular too early, to permit their muscles, joints and abilities to establish throughout a variety of activities. They require to check out and ‘free play’ with other kids to establish a variety of abilities in an enjoyable method, at their own rate.
“For strong bones and leg muscles, kids require weight-bearing workout. Bones get more powerful throughout any activity that includes running, leaping, hopping, avoiding, dancing, or a mix of these. For strong arms and posture, kids require activities that challenge their postural control and balance– like climbing up, yoga, dancing, gymnastics, horse or bike riding, martial arts and play area play.
“From age nine onwards, when sport becomes more competitive and growth spurts are also happening, regular stretching and rest days from structured sport are important to prevent inflammation at bony growth points. Broad experiences across a variety of games and activities develop flexibility and ligament control which, in turn, prevents injuries. Good co-ordination and balance prevents trips and falls, and thus childhood fractures.”
2. Vanda Cummins
HSE medical care physio therapist
“Exercises that keep us strong, stable, straight and ‘switched on’ aerobically are the most efficient. We start losing muscle and bone strength every year after the age of30 Ill health, pregnancy and menopause accelerate this loss. It’s even more major than the majority of people understand so action is required.
“Emerging research study reveals muscles and bones can enhance with resistance and effect workouts. Resistance workouts such as pressing, pulling or raising a load make muscles work more difficult than they’re utilized to. Exercises with effect, consist of marching, running and dancing are excellent and must be increased in time to 30-50 repeatings.
“There are workouts to benefit all capabilities and if you are coping with conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis, physio therapists can teach you how to work out securely rather of refraining from doing workouts. Regular development checks can keep you inspired and might include you keeping track of the variety of times you can stand in 30 seconds without utilizing your hands or the number of seconds you can base on one leg [beside a support].
“While there’s no quick fix, or one exercise to suit all, start small, build slowly and ‘train to gain’. Make exercise a habit for life just like brushing your teeth.”
3. Victor Megannety
Osteopath in Greystones, Co Wicklow
“If you care for your structure [ie, your musculoskeletal system], your body will operate much better. If sitting and even meaning extended periods, take a postural break every half-hour, or a minimum of every hour. To do this, stand. Open your arms, palms dealing with up and flex your entire body in reverse. Hold for a minimum of 20 seconds. Doing this routinely throughout your day is more advantageous than one extended period of workout.
“Regular mild workout is essential. Walk at a great rate– a little out of breath however still able to talk, and developing a small sweat. Ensure the ergonomics at your workstation are appropriate. Laptops are deadly. Invest in a stand or different desk screen. Or a minimum of put your laptop computer up on something so you’re not looking down at it.
“Listen to your pain. Pain is like the warning light coming on in your car. Simply taking painkillers or ignoring it is like putting a plaster over the warning light. Pretty soon your body – like your car – will break down. Of course, the musculoskeletal system doesn’t work alone and your diet, hydration, sleep, stress control and emotional wellbeing all contribute to keeping you well.”
4. Richard Brennan
Alexander method instructor
“Most people are not familiar with the muscular stress we hold as it develops gradually up over several years impacting our posture, our motions in addition to our psychological and psychological wellness. To release this stress you can attempt this Alexander method awareness 15- minute workout:
“Lie down on a carpeted flooring with the assistance of some books or a pillow under your head. Bend your knees so that your feet are on the ground and knees are pointing upwards. Since muscular stress constantly reduces or narrows the body you can send out directions to your body to extend or broaden. Alexander called them‘directions’ It is essential that you believe just of these instructions and do refrain from doing anything. Some examples are: ‘Think of your back lengthening as it makes more contact with the floor,’ or ‘Allow your shoulders to move away from each other and away from the head.’
“Any direction that allows one part of your body to move away from another part will help to release this detrimental tension. You may or may not feel the tension release at the time, but with daily practice over a few weeks you should feel more relaxed, less discomfort and more energy.”
5. Neil Fleming
Exercise physiologist at the Human Performance Lab at the School of Medicine, Trinity College, Dublin
“Slow down and listen to your body. Most individuals train at too expensive a strength and wind up hurt or over-trained. Use the talk test to manage strength. You ought to have the ability to hold a discussion with your training partner or sing a line or more of each tune you’re listening to without getting out of breath. Better yet, utilize a heart rate display. For the majority of your training, your heart rate must be no greater than 85 percent of your theoretical max (optimum heart rate equates to 220 minus your age). More minutes at regulated low strength is the crucial to success.
“Take time to prepare. Devote a minimum 10 minutes to a warm-up regimen prior to every session. This ought to consist of 5 minutes of moderate strength cardiovascular workout, followed by another 5 minutes of vibrant extending workouts where you move your muscles and joints through their complete series of movement. This decreases threat of injury and improves your efficiency throughout training.
“Taking the time to cool down with static stretching at the end will enhance the recovery process, reduce any muscular pain or tightness, and keep your body in good condition long term.”
Five specialists, 5 ideas
– GPs
– Heart
– Musculoskeletal
