Too Old To Exercise?

• A considerable portion (25%) of patients that have completed our programme have been aged 70 years or older
• They continue to experience similar (and sometimes even greater) benefits from the programme as their younger counterparts
• The individualised nature of the exercise prescription ensures that it is safe and easy for all ages and fitness levels to complete the exercise training component

Results in those aged 70 years+

• Similar signifiacnt improvements in fitness (MHVO2/VO2) of 28%
• Similar significant improvements in cardiorespiratory function up to 4 METS of activity (light work)
• Similar signifiacnt improvements in both systolic (10mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (5mmHg)

Greater improvements in terms of weight loss and Body Mass Index than those less than 55 years old