Andrew Lavender

Senior Lecturer, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia

Why Do Our Muscles Stiffen as We Age?

Many older people find they’re not able to move as freely as they did when they were younger. ...

Aging Well March 5, 2023
Hip Flexors Get Weak When We Sit Too Much—but Simple Stretches Can Leave You Less Stiff

I am sure you’ve been told you should stand up and move away from your work stations or ...

Exercise & Fitness July 4, 2022
Core Strength: Why It’s Important and How to Maintain It

Many people have become more sedentary in recent times with lockdowns and working from home because of the ...

Health May 19, 2021
How to Start Exercising If You’re out of Shape

Perhaps your doctor has recommended that you should exercise more, or you’ve had a recent health scare. Maybe ...

Health May 13, 2019
What’s Happening When Our Joints Crack and Is It Bad?

We've all had the experience of standing up and hearing a loud pop in our back or hip, ...

Health September 30, 2016

Why Do Our Muscles Stiffen as We Age?