Discover how maintaining muscle can help you stay strong, active and independent as you age

When it comes to aging, one of the most significant factors affecting your quality of life is muscle health. Studies show that after age 60, you can lose up to 3% of your muscle mass and 2% of your bone density every year. While 3% might not sound like much, these small losses add up over time and can lead to major declines in strength, mobility, and energy – the very things that keep you feeling young.

Watch the video below to learn why muscle matters as you get older and how you can start building strength today. Let’s ensure your future is one filled with movement, vitality and joy.

Want the energy levels of someone 20 years younger? Then follow this simple advice

How often do you hit that mid-afternoon slump, feeling like you could sit back on the sofa for a quick nap? You’re not alone. As we get older, those energy dips can hit hard, making even the simplest tasks feel like a mountain to climb.
But imagine gliding through your day with energy to spare – a spring in your step, a smile on your face and no sign of slowing down. Sounds good, right? Here’s the thing: you don’t need gallons of coffee or a stash of biscuits to get there.
The truth is, there are quick, natural and sustainable ways to boost your energy – and keep it sky-high. No gimmicks, no sugar crashes. Just practical steps to help you reclaim your zest for life and pack more of what you love into every single day.

How to prevent pain, stay mobile and live life to the fullest – straight from one of the UK’s leading physios

When it comes to staying active, mobile and pain-free as you age, Gia Abernethy knows exactly what it takes. The former professional netball player turned Clinic Director and Rehab Physio at Six Physio in Parsons Green, has spent years helping women over 50 regain their strength, confidence and independence.

She’s also on a mission to keep you out of her treatment room. Why? Because most of the musculoskeletal issues that send women running (or limping) to her clinic are preventable with the right approach to movement, strength training and lifestyle habits.

In this Goodnick exclusive interview, Gia shares the secrets she teaches her clients every day – from why strength training is non-negotiable for women over 50 to the simple lifestyle changes that can make all the difference. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to avoid the aches, pains and injuries that can creep in as you age, consider this your masterclass from one of the best in the business.

Here’s how to stay strong, active and, most importantly, off the treatment table.

How to protect yourself from weak bones and live life without limits – even as you age

Did you know that over 3 million people in the UK are living with osteoporosis, but very few people know they have it?
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Well, that is, until they break a bone.
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Every year 300,000 people suffer a fragility fracture (a broken bone resulting from a fall at only standing height or less), including over 70,000 hip fractures.
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And In England and Wales, around 180,000 of the fractures presenting each year are the result of osteoporosis. This means that more than 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 are expected to break a bone at some point in the future. And as you just read, it affects way more women that it does men.
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In fact, in the UK alone, up to 22 percent of women but less than 7 percent of men aged 50 years or older were estimated to have osteoporosis. Why do more women suffer from osteoporosis than men? There are several factors. But it all comes down to hormonal changes.
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Women are more at risk of developing osteoporosis than men because the hormone changes that happen during the menopause directly affect bone density. The female hormone oestrogen is essential for healthy bones. After the menopause, oestrogen levels fall. This can lead to a rapid decrease in bone density, increasing your risk of breaks, trips and falls.