Corby women have been putting on their ladies' fitness wear all of this week as part of a new health programme.

Rural health week comes to a close today (October 2nd) and has been marked with a series of health checks and advice sessions since Monday, September 28th.

Health checks, including blood pressure and body mass index measuring sessions, have been complemented by activities including massages, relaxation therapies and salsacize.

Leader of the organising Corby Borough Council Pat Fawcett explained that the sessions were targeted at those that may not have considered health advice before.

"We want everyone in Corby to have access to health and wellbeing sessions so I am very pleased that we are delivering this programme in villages throughout Rural Health Week and I'm sure many will benefit from it," she said.

Meanwhile, recent research by scientists at the University of Warwick indicated that women that put on weight approaching middle age are up to 80 per cent less likely to enjoy a healthy old age.
ADNFCR-2569-ID-19389721-ADNFCR

Sport & Fitness Clothing News - Latest Stories

Danger of exercise to hypertensive people 'blocked'

Posted on 06-Apr-11

Scientists have found a way of preventing a greater increase in the blood pressure of women with hypertension when they exercise in their ladies running clothing.

Sport for all initiative hailed a success

Posted on 06-Apr-11

People of all ages, abilities and walks of life donned their gym clothing recently to take part in free sports sessions at the University of Nottingham.

Exercise 'keeps the heart young'

Posted on 05-Apr-11

Women who exercise regularly throughout their lives have stronger, healthier hearts than those who do not don their ladies fitness clothing often, a study has suggested.

Using own body mass 'is helpful in resistance exercise'

Posted on 04-Apr-11

Older women can benefit from donning their gym clothing and taking part in resistance exercises that include using their own body weight.

Progressive resistance training 'is good for seniors'

Posted on 01-Apr-11

Progressive resistance training can help elderly women to improve their strength in their ladies fitness clothing.