Monday, September 30, 2019

Silver Challenge trails spur seniors to walk more

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By Felicia Choo, The New Paper, 30 September 2019 at 06:00 am


A new challenge that features guided walking trails curated specially for seniors who participate in this year's National Steps Challenge was launched yesterday. Since sign-ups for the Silver Challenge opened last Friday, 18,000 seniors have joined the challenge, said HPB.
PHOTO: A new challenge that features guided walking trails curated specially for seniors who participate in this year's National Steps Challenge was launched yesterday. Since sign-ups for the Silver Challenge opened last Friday, 18,000 seniors have joined the challenge, said HPB.
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The guided trails, part of the National Steps Challenge, are tailored for seniors.

A new challenge that features guided walking trails curated specially for seniors who participate in this year's National Steps Challenge was launched yesterday.

The number of seniors joining the yearly exercise programme has risen.

Over the programme's first four editions, the number of participants aged 60 and above has grown from 16,000 in 2015 to 140,000 last year, said Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor.

These participants have also been walking more, with the number of average daily steps clocked by this age group increasing from 6,900 to 10,500 over the same period, she added at the launch of the new Silver Challenge at Tampines Community Plaza.



Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor at Tampines Eco-green, one of the specially curated guided walking trails under the Silver Challenge, on Sept 29, 2019.
PHOTO: Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor at Tampines Eco-green, one of the specially curated guided walking trails under the Silver Challenge, on Sept 29, 2019. She is joined by Silver Challenge participants. PHOTO: HEALTH PROMOTION BOARD
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The challenge features walks at iconic locations and nature parks in various parts of Singapore, such as Tampines Eco-green, and simple tips on healthy ageing.

The total number of trails and their locations have yet to be confirmed by the Health Promotion Board (HPB).

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The Silver Challenge is meant as a tribute to the Merdeka Generation and to motivate the elderly to stay physically active.

Since sign-ups for the Silver Challenge opened last Friday, 18,000 seniors have joined the challenge, said HPB.

Participants get a specially designed heart-rate monitoring fitness tracker that has a colour display, a silver rim and an extra set of black-and-red straps.



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Senior participants get a specially designed heart-rate monitoring fitness tracker (Astro Fit 2) that has a colour display, a silver rim and an extra set of black-and-red straps.
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Dr Khor noted that while life expectancy increased from 76.1 years in 1990 to 84.8 years in 2017, the number of years spent in ill health also rose from nine years to 10.5 years over the same period.

"What we want to do, really, is to help Singaporeans to add more life to years, and not just years to life," she said. "And in order to do that, we need to encourage seniors to take care of their own health, so that they can reap health benefits as they age and continue to pursue their interests."

Ms Linda Teo, 68, signed up for the Silver Challenge as she enjoys keeping active.

"The route at Tampines Eco-green was scenic and I enjoyed it. I would encourage more seniors to join," said Ms Teo, a former businesswoman who exercises at least two hours a day, six days a week.



Participants of the Silver Challenge at Tampines Eco Green yesterday.
PHOTO: Participants of the Silver Challenge at Tampines Eco Green yesterday. The challenge features walks at iconic locations and nature parks and simple tips on healthy ageing.
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Season 4 of the National Steps Challenge had 800,000 sign-ups, a five-fold increase from Season 1, launched in 2015.

Data across the last four seasons also showed a rise in physical activity among participants over time, driven by clocking steps and engagement in higher-intensity exercises.

Those who participated in all past seasons recorded an improvement of 3,950 steps per day since the first season.

This year's National Steps Challenge starts on Oct 26 and ends on April 30 next year.



The challenge features walks at iconic locations and nature parks in various parts of Singapore, such as Tampines Eco-green, and simple tips on healthy ageing.
The challenge features walks at iconic locations and nature parks in various parts of Singapore, such as Tampines Eco-green, and simple tips on healthy ageing.
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Ms Linda Teo showing her fitness Tracker.
PHOTO: Ms Linda Teo showing her fitness Tracker.

A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might.” “She girds herself with strength; she exerts her arms with vigor.” (Proverbs 24:5, 31:17)
It’s important to include strength training exercises as part of your fitness program. Not only will everyday chores and activities become easier, but you will also strengthen your bones. Try lifting weights, using stretch cords or bands, medicine balls, kettlebells, or simple body weight calisthenics.
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By Felicia Choo, The New Paper, 30 September 2019 at 06:00 am
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[1] Felicia Choo, The New Paper, Silver Challenge trails spur seniors to walk more, posted on 30 September 2019 at 06:00 am, https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/silver-challenge-trails-spur-seniors-walk-more


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