Many people become more sedentary as they become older, with an increasing ageing population there needs to be greater consideration of opportunities to improve health and wellbeing. Increased activity in this group not only offers advantages in terms of health and wellbeing, but also aids healthy ageing, lessens the risk of trips and falls and increases the likelihood of independent living, bringing potential benefits to the NHS and social care. This seminar will explore the latest interventions, research and evidence demonstrating how the removal of barriers to activity is supporting successful outcomes for older adults.
University of Salford
Dr. Ashley Gluchowski is a clinical exercise physiologist and University Fellow at the University of Salford. She specialises in strength training for health in middle-aged and older adults. She is passionate about bringing the gap between research and practice, translating strength science into actionable community-based messaging, programming, resources, and services that promote life-long behaviour change.
Innerva
Ben Ward is the Strategic Sector Development Manager at Innerva, leading international growth and strategic partnerships for power-assisted exercise solutions supporting active ageing, rehabilitation, and long-term health. His work focuses on scaling commercially sustainable models that improve health outcomes and expand access to inclusive physical activity across global markets.
With over a decade of experience in the health & fitness sector, Ben specialises in international distribution, market development, and strategic partnerships. He is involved in shaping initiatives at the intersection of fitness and healthcare, including work aligned with NHS-backed programmes and new approaches to preventative health and rehabilitation.
He brings a strategic perspective on the evolving role of the fitness industry as a core pillar of public health, with a focus on demographic change, rising healthcare demand, and more inclusive, outcome-driven wellbeing solutions.
klslimited
Accomplished Freelance Trainer/ Tutor to the fitness industry-LOVE my job
Passionate about the exerciser experience. Skilled in the creation & delivery of staff learning & development workshops (CPD). Involved in qualification delivery, assessing & quality assurance since 1997. Experienced in supporting, Colleges, Training Providers, Operators & Equipment Manufacturers.
Speaker/ presenter-when absolutely, undoubtedly, & unequivocally, no-one else is available.
ukactive
Georgie has led ukactive’s events and marketing teams for over 5 years and has recently supported the launch and delivery of ukactive’s consumer engagement work, to develop the sector’s understanding of consumer expectations, barriers, behaviours, and trends to support ukactive’s Vision 2030. Georgie has extensive experience in event delivery and consumer experience, having previously working at Goodwood Estate delivering major events and other experience-based projects. Leading on the marketing and promotional aspects of all ukactive’s work, Georgie has worked with various organisations to elevate ukactive’s work and partner brands to maximise these partnerships and demonstrate the value that our sector does. Georgie also leads on National Fitness Day connecting our sector to the consumer and driving the awareness and value of being active, year on year driving increased engagement and impact.
