A PENSIONER who does three half-hour blocks of moderate exercise each week will have the same muscle strength as a lazy 20 years old. So say Manchester University researchers.
So come on you golden oldies, dig out your leotards and trainers and get exercising, which can help make everyday activities safer and easier. Aerobics, tai chi, yoga and light resistance training come highly recommended.
Wigan and Leigh Pensioners' Link run a tai chi class at Leigh Liberal Club on Tuesdays from 2-3pm so potter along and get those muscles working. Who'd want to be classed with a lazy 20-years-old. Certainly not me.
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