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25/07/2025

Our seniors who train every Tuesday and Thursday between 9–11am have a beautiful tradition after training, we organize a healthy breakfast outing for them to enjoy together. Yesterday, they had their meal at Yanaya Lifestyle.

We’re constantly reminded that strong relationships are essential for well-being.

Poor social connections are a major contributor to stress and depression, while those with supportive relationships tend to live longer and healthier lives.

That is the goal.
Forever Strong Wellness Program
Tues & Thur: 9-11am/0777176025 (WhatsApp only)

24/07/2025

Listen, the goal of our Forever Strong Wellness Program is to lengthen lifespan while simultaneously improving health span.

Yes, for health span is far more important than lifespan. Living to 100 years old but in chronic pain is an empty prize. Most of the latest research shows that exercise is, without question, the most powerful longevity drug we have at our disposal.

For instance, when we exercise, we build muscle the organ of longevity which helps protect our DNA from oxidative stress and damage.Studies consistently show that exercise delays death and prevents both cognitive and physical decline more effectively than any other known intervention.

And here’s the good news: you don’t need to exercise every day. Just two or three days a week can do you good and quite literally buy you more life.

Tuesday and Thursday: 9-11am

18/07/2025

No one over 60 ever says,

"I wish I had less muscle."

Across all populations, one truth holds: strength and muscle matter especially as we age.

Muscle is more than just strength it’s a key predictor of independence, resilience, metabolic health, and even how long we live.

And just like retirement savings, your muscle bank needs deposits now not later. The good news?

Strength training is a powerful investment in your future self.

In fact, research shows it may actually slow aging at the cellular level.

✅ A recent U.S. study (PMID: 39596838) of nearly 5,000 adults found that those who regularly did strength training at least 90 minutes per week of lifting weights or bodyweight exercises had longer telomeres.

🧬 Telomeres are like the plastic tips on shoelaces, but for your DNA. The longer they are, the better your cells can function and repair. Short telomeres = faster biological aging.

📊 Those who trained regularly were biologically about 4 years younger than those who didn’t.

So whether you're 25 or 55, now is the time to build strength for the decades ahead.

Train for the life you want to live strong, healthy, and independent.

07/07/2025

The Multifaceted Impact of Trauma Across Developmental Stages: A Psychosocial Perspective

06/07/2025

We cannot afford to grow old burdened by physical and cognitive limitations such as poor balance, joint stiffness, chronic pain, memory decline, reduced mobility, or difficulty walking or climbing stairs. These challenges often strip away our independence and significantly reduce our quality of life in our later years.

You’ve probably noticed the massive exodus of our relatives to the UK and other parts of Europe many of whom found work caring for aging populations. Why? Because those societies are dealing with a wave of elders who are no longer fully independent due to physical or cognitive limitations.

But here’s the truth: many of these issues can be prevented, improved, or better managed through physiotherapy. Whether it’s rebuilding strength, improving coordination, enhancing mobility, or supporting brain function through movement physiotherapy helps us age with strength, dignity, and independence.

The best day to plant a tree was yesterday. The next best day is today.

Let’s take action before limitations take hold.

Get in touch on 0777176025 for more!

05/07/2025

We were honoured to be with the vibrant community at St. Gerard’s Parish in Borrowdale today, where our very own physiotherapist, Ruva, delivered an insightful talk on the importance of physiotherapy across all stages of life.

She emphasized how physiotherapy is not just for those recovering from injuries, but is also essential in geriatrics and pediatrics. For the elderly, it plays a vital role in maintaining mobility, preventing falls, managing chronic pain, and improving quality of life as the body naturally undergoes age-related changes. For children, physiotherapy supports healthy development, corrects movement disorders early, and aids in recovery from injury or disability, helping them build strength, coordination, and confidence.

Whether it’s supporting graceful aging or nurturing growing bodies, physiotherapy is a cornerstone of lifelong wellness and today’s session reminded us just how powerful early and consistent intervention can be.

Thank you to St. Gerard’s for hosting us!

02/07/2025

"From Crushes to Commitment"
Matters of the heart.

Exploring Relationship Dynamics and Conflicts from Adolescence to Early Adulthood!

Survey by Psychologist Students from The University of Zimbabwe on attachment at Simuka Wellness.

Anotida Tinago
Kudzai Diza
Ruramai Kanyasa
Blessings Mafuca
Blessed Mushonga

22/06/2025

Research consistently shows that a healthy lifestyle is incomplete without meaningful relationships. People with strong, supportive connections tend to live longer and enjoy better overall health. This is because, at our core, we are social beings who crave love, acceptance, appreciation, and genuine connection.

Healthy relationships have been shown to reduce stress hormones, enhance emotional resilience, and improve longevity. That’s why in our Forever Strong senior wellness program, participants are encouraged not only to train together but also to stay afterwards to connect, laugh, and build community because wellness is stronger together.

19/06/2025

Stability: The Silent Superpower for Seniors in Zimbabwe

Stability is often the forgotten but essential foundation of every movement we make from walking to bending, lifting, or even standing up from a chair. Yet for older adults in Zimbabwe, this silent strength could mean the difference between independence and injury.

🇿🇼 What is Stability?

Stability is your body’s ability to stay balanced and in control, whether you’re moving or standing still. It’s what helps you avoid falling if you trip on uneven ground, maintain your footing when lifting a bucket of water, or step safely off a kombi. It allows your joints, muscles, and brain to work together without you even thinking about it.

💪 Stability vs Strength: Know the Difference

Many people believe that being strong means being stable but that’s not always true. You can be strong, with big muscles, but still be unstable. That instability can lead to falls or injuries. On the other hand, a person with good stability may not look strong, but they can climb stairs, carry groceries, or walk on a gravel road with confidence and safety.

Think of it this way: having strength without stability is like owning a powerful car with faulty brakes or poor suspension. It may go fast, but it’s not safe. Stability gives you control.

🧓🏽 Why Stability Matters for Longevity

In Zimbabwe, where many older adults are still active in their homes, communities, and even farmlands, stability is key to living a longer, injury-free life. Many “sudden” injuries.like back pain or hip fractures are often the result of years of poor movement and weakened stabilizing muscles.

By improving stability, seniors can:

Prevent dangerous falls

Reduce joint pain and stiffness

Move with confidence in daily life

Stay independent for longer

✅ Practical Tips for Improving Stability:

Do gentle balance exercises (e.g., standing on one leg, heel-to-toe walking)

Try functional movement routines with a physiotherapist or wellness coach

Use supportive footwear (especially important on uneven surfaces)

Strengthen your core not just your arms or legs

Stability is not just about muscles. It’s about protecting the quality of life and every Zimbabwean elder deserves that.

Forever Strong Wellness Program: 0777176025
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 0800hrs to 1100hrs
$50/month

09/04/2025

DRIVING PAIN AWAY – THE MUTYAIRI ROAD WELLNESS WAY!

Back pain, neck pain, and joint stiffness have become all too common among professional drivers.

These issues are largely due to prolonged sitting, poor posture, and the repetitive use of certain muscles—especially from gear shifting and constant handling of the steering wheel. Left unaddressed, these seemingly minor discomforts can escalate into chronic conditions that not only reduce performance but also threaten livelihoods and road safety.

But what’s often overlooked is how these physical health challenges are not just personal issues—they are critical risk factors for road accidents.

• Musculoskeletal pain affects alertness, reaction time, and concentration behind the wheel.

• Stiffness and discomfort can lead to reduced mobility in emergency situations, delaying response.

• Chronic pain and fatigue lead to higher chances of distraction or irritability while driving.

• Sleep disruption from pain can result in microsleeps and drowsy driving—both dangerous on the road. This means that these health issues don’t just increase risk factors—they are risk factors in and of themselves.

When a driver’s body is not well, their focus, performance, and decision-making suffer. And on the highway, even a split-second lapse can cost lives. That’s why the Mutyairi Road Wellness Programme has introduced a Targeted Stretch and Fitness Program specifically designed to combat these challenges head-on.

This program helps drivers:

• Relieve tension in the neck, back, shoulders, and hips.

• Strengthen core and stabilizing muscles to improve posture and driving endurance.

• Increase flexibility and joint mobility, reducing risk of injury.

• Re-energize and reset the body even during short breaks on the road.We’ve worked with Sabot Trucking drivers to demonstrate just how simple yet powerful these movements can be.

Below is a video showing some of the essential exercises that can be done anywhere—in a truck yard, rest stop, or even beside your vehicle.Your body is your first vehicle. Take care of it, and it will take care of your journey.

05/04/2025

Why You Should Lose Fat:

✅ Sleep Better
✅ Feel Energized
✅ Look Your Best (with or without clothes)
✅ Reduce the Risk of Metabolic Diseases

Do it for your health!

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Harare

Opening Hours

Monday	05:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	05:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	05:00 - 22:00
Thursday	05:00 - 22:00
Friday	05:00 - 22:00
Saturday	05:00 - 22:00

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https://simukawellness.com/

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