Longevity, preventative health and the silver economy

Niri Patel

Managing Director

Fit20

Edwina Brocklesby

Director

Silverfit

Dr Edwina (aka Eddie) Brocklesby is the CE/founder of Silverfit Charity and is the oldest British woman to have completed an Ironman triathlon at the age of 74. She has spent the last twenty years taking part in marathons, triathlons and Ironman races across the globe, has represented GB in many European and World triathlon and duathlon championships, cycled in a 4 women relay of over 3000 miles across America and completed five further Ironman triathlonsEdwina founded Silverfit in 2013, a charity devoted to increasing physical activity and social inclusion for older people – having fun. It has gone from strength to strength and is now a success in 17 venues across 9 London boroughs, with over 500 attending sessions every week, and a high retention rate she puts down to the socialising elementIn April 2018 Brocklesby became a published author with the release of her autobiography, Irongran. Leading to a wide range of coverage on TV, Radio, and in national and local newspapers and multiple magazinesBorn in 1943 Edwina was a social worker for 50 years, educated at the University of Nottingham with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and then the University of Leicester with a PhD relating to Adoption and Contact.in 2009. Edwina is a mother of three and grandmother of four and in the recent New Year’s Honours list she received the British Empire Medal for services to the Health and Wellbeing of older people.

Steve Powell

Director of Training & Education

Power Plate

A former professional footballer, Steve has over 20 years’ experience in sport and as a leader in global fitness coaching, 121 training, management, leadership and education. A movement and performance specialist, UEFA Licensed Football Coach and international speaker and educator Steve has worked extensively with whole body vibration training and therapy for over a decade, delivering high performance education to elite teams and organisations all over the world.

Lou Atkinson

Research Lead

EXI

Muir Gray

Director

The Optimal Ageing Programme