Hi this is Kate with an introduction to a series of short recordings about health and fitness especially in the over fifties.
As a yoga and Pilates teacher since two thousand and five here in south west France, I have learned a great deal about the importance of keeping fit and healthy, especially as we age. I am now in the second half of my sixties and guarding my health has never been more important to me. People often ask me questions or voice their concerns about their bodies and general health, often the changes that they see. If I do not know the answer, I deepen my own knowledge through research or trying things for myself.
Examples of questions might be: I am eating the same as always so why am I gaining weight? Why is my body storing fat round my midriff? How much exercise is enough and can I overdo it? Why is my digestive system sluggish? I am not sleeping well and am not sure what to do about it. I find it difficult to relax, even in retirement. Can I do yoga if I am very stiff? Is Pilates going to be for me?
Since everyone seems busy these days, I want to explore issues like these with videos of around three minutes – short and to the point. Some of the information will be backed up with science and some based on my own experiences.
Now it is over to you? What do you want to see?
Thanks for listening and I hope to connect with some of you in my next video.
Remember that you only have one body, take care of it.