Presenter: Dr Ajmol Ali
Title: Healthy Aging: Live better, not just longer
Abstract:
What if the biggest difference to how well we age comes from the small choices we make every day?
We don't stop playing as we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing! Healthy aging isn’t built in big moments, it’s built through small, daily habits. You don’t need a complete life overhaul, you need a better set of everyday decisions. In this presentation, I’ll share practical, evidence‑based strategies to help you eat well, move well, sleep well, and think well, so you can maintain health, independence, and quality of life as you age.
Key Takeaways:
- Small habits can have a big impact: Explore practical, evidence-based ways to support your health through everyday choices around food, movement, sleep and mindset.
- Healthy ageing is about quality of life, not just longevity: Learn how to build habits that can help you stay active, independent and engaged as you get older.
Date:
This workshop will run on Tuesday 3rd November from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Venue:
We're delighted to be hosting this workshop at AUT Millennium, New Zealand's premier high-performance sport and aquatic centre. Home to High Performance Sport New Zealand and many of the country's leading sporting organisations, it offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of elite sport and performance.
About the expert
Dr Ajmol Ali
Ajmol is currently Professor of Exercise Science at Massey University. His research spans several themes including paediatric exercise science, supplementation for health, wellness and performance, sport performance, and wellness at work. He serves as International Director for the College of Health. A Fellow of the European College of Sport Science and editorial board member for five international journals, he has published over 100 journal articles and supervised more than 50 postgraduate students. His work also includes leadership of the Healthy Active Learning initiative supporting children’s wellbeing throughout New Zealand. Away from work Ajmol still continues to play football (albeit at a much slower pace than in his younger years!) and also enjoys coaching his two young children.
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