A year ago to this very day I experienced a terrifying collision while pushing my surfing limits on a small island off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Not from a surfboard or the seabed but from getting caught out by a rogue giant wave that punished me in a Godly fashion- something resembling a sock being sledgehammered before thrown in a washing machine running at full tilt!

The benefits of flywheel training for seniors is not a new ground-breaking discovery. One of the earlier scientific studies to take note of this was one conducted by NASA when contemplating the use of flywheel technology as a means to maintain physical well being of astronauts on extended missions in micro gravity. The physiology scientists behind the study pointed out that the insights gained could also benefit Earth-based applications, particularly in managing conditions like osteoporosis and sarcopenia in older and sedentary individuals.

As we age, maintaining strength, mobility, and overall fitness becomes increasingly important for our quality of life. Traditional weightlifting and cardio routines have long been the go-to options for those looking to stay in shape. However, flywheel training, a relatively new and innovative approach to resistance exercise, is proving to be an excellent alternative—especially for those over fifty.