Tips on exercise training, brain health and nutrition
1 APRIL 2016
Confusion surrounding what exercise is needed for older people will be unravelled during a public lecture at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Thursday 7 April.CSU Professor of Exercise Science, Robert Robergs will introduce his Active Lifestyle Education Program and then talk about why certain exercise is preferable. He will discuss high intensity training, lifting weights, diet and medical issues.Professor Robergs said, "Too many individuals become increasingly sedentary as they progress through 'middle' to 'older' age. We need to develop strategies and support systems to encourage our aging citizens to be more active."A good first step in this is to educate them as to why they need to be more active, and to support this with programs that assist them in quality exercise training. "We do this at Charles Sturt University with our Active Lifestyle Education Program."Tips about Becoming A Better You; Exercise, Training, Brain Health and Nutrition is a free lecture from 6pm to 7pm in room 223, building 1292, near car park 7, CSU in Bathurst.Professor Robergs is an exercise physiologist in the University's School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health in Bathurst. His research examines the role of exercise and physical fitness in disease prevention and rehabilitation in diverse special populations.The event is part of CSU's Explorations Series and will be held from 6-7pm, with refreshments to follow, in room 223 of building 1292, near car park 7 at CSU in Bathurst.
Media Note:
Professor Robert Robergs is in the School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health at CSU in Bathurst. He is available for interview on Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Contact CSU Media.
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