Three key components of functional fitness for older people are  aerobic fitness (of the heart and lungs) strength (of the muscles) mobility (of the joints) We outline a circuit that uses the suite of outdoor exercise equipment and walking paths in various Parks and which will improve all three components of functional fitness. Ballymount Park Beechfield […]

Go for Life is the national programme for sport and physical activity for older people in Ireland. It is run by over 1,200 volunteers called PALs. A PAL is a Physical Activity Leader who is already part of a group or club and is willing to lead activities. PALs lead their local group in things […]

SDCSP, in conjunction with the public leisure centres in Tallaght and Clondalkin, offers activity sessions for older adults. Participants do not have to be members of recognised groups or have to take our membership for the centres. These sessions aim to offer older adults the opportunity to meet each other and enjoy some physical recreation […]