Laois Sports Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country who have come together to roll-out a 4-week physical activity plan for older adults as part of Positive Aging Week.
The resource has been developed by Sport Ireland and a working group of LSP Community Sport Development Officers in conjunction with Age & Opportunity.
The resource will support people to try and reach the minimum of 30 minutes of daily physical activity, as recommended in Ireland’s National Physical Activity Plan.
It will help an individual’s strength and confidence in their body, which will support them to be more physically active as well as developing transferable skills for everyday life.
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Laois Sports Partnership has been working hard to ensure the people of County Laois remain physically active.
As part of a national network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships (LSP) Laois Sports Partnership has adapted by using online resources, printed booklets and other innovative means, to ensure that everyone in their community has the opportunity to share in the enjoyment as well as the mental and physical health benefits of sport and physical activity.
Caroline Myers, Laois Sports Partnership, said: “Many older adults in our community are struggling with social isolation and fearful of being out and about.
“We wish to support people to take part in these exercises at home so that everyone will enjoy the benefits of physical activity without additional worry.”
This resource is fully adaptive for people of all abilities and ages.
There is an activity planner included to help your track your progress throughout the 4-weeks. Simply print out the resource or display it on your phone and be active!
For more information on the resource visit the Sport Ireland or
or the Laois Sports Partnership websites.
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