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6 health We’ve all heard the old saying “If you don’t know where you are going, how will you know when you get there?” This saying is extremely apt when it comes to thinking about your retirement. So it might be a good time to ask yourself a few questions to help define your retirement in clearer terms: - What does ‘being retired’ mean to you? - What would an average week in retirement look like for you five years from now? - What challenges do you see along the way? - What fears do you have about this next phase of life? - What would you like to accomplish for yourself? Your retirement will be very different from that of your parents. But it will also be different from that of your friends, colleagues, or the people next door. You need to define your retirement in your own terms, not what the experts – or your mates – say. You also need to realise that retirement is a transition, not a destination! Most retiring baby boomers can expect to be ‘in retirement’ for at least 20 or 25 years – a long time in anyone’s language. None of us can truly control what those years will be bring, but we can control our attitude to them. The reality is that true zest for life comes from within and can best be nurtured by looking closely at your attitudes and view of life, in order to discover the parts that may require some change and intentional rethinking. What gets you out of bed in the morning? If you are going to make a commitment to live each day to its fullest, you will want to define what that means. Here are some points to consider: • Why do you want to get out of bed in the morning? vISUALISINg tHE NExt PHASE of your life • If you’ve made the commitment to challenge yourself to do new things or to learn new things, what kinds of challenges will make you feel good about who you are? • What gives meaning and purpose to your life? When you assess and claim your values and sense of purpose for the future, you move toward happiness—and seize the opportunity to leave a meaningful personal legacy. • The key is aligning your personal purpose, vision, and values with the activities and goals you choose to act on. With this alignment, your achievements will bring you real happiness—quite a different feeling from working to satisfy someone else’s value system. If you’d like to check just how much you really do understand about this phase of life, take this quick quiz. You might be surprised at some of the answers! (url for this is http://www.cambridgepartners. co.nz/so-you-think-you-are-ready-to-retire/ Problems with mobility but don’t know what to look for? We do... From the best mobility scooters, wheelchairs, innovative modifications, down to crutches and walkers, we have the widest range of personal mobility support available in the South Island. Our products and after sale service are second to none! • Customisation • Scooter service centre • Annual warrant of fitness checks • Road side breakdown assistance • Safety training • Gain freedom and independence Contact us 03 366 8815 | sales@mobilitysystems.co.nz www.mobilitysystems.co.nz Call in or make a booking for a free no obligation assessment of your needs. All models available in a range of colours. Visit us 29 Shakespeare Road Waltham, Christchurch (near Holland Suzuki Cars) Open Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm or by appointment Parking available The answer to that is, it’s no secret. It’s exercise. When we think of the benefits of exercise, a few common ones always spring to mind – fat loss, increased energy, and strength and muscle gains. But the benefits of regular exercise and physical activity reach much further than this, with life-changing benefits extending to prevention and management of some prevalent conditions. If you have been thinking about getting moving, it’s never too late to start, adding years to your life. Here are some common conditions where exercise can have significant benefits for your health and wellness: COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the term used to cover a range of respiratory conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma. COPD affects one in six Kiwis. While there is no cure for COPD, there are plenty of ways to manage symptoms, and improve quality of life. Part of the treatment for this condition is exercise. Even at low levels exercise has a strengthening impact on respiratory and muscular structures. If you have asthma or another form of COPD, exercise should form part of your treatment and be an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Heart disease. Cardiovascular disease (including heart, stroke and blood vessel disease) is still the leading cause of death in New Zealand, accounting for 33 per cent of deaths annually. Every 90 minutes a New Zealander dies from heart disease, with 172,000 New Zealanders currently living with heart disease, and limited by its impacts. Being active is recommended to assist managing this disease as this can reduce the risk of getting heart disease by 50 per cent, with extra benefits gained by eating a healthy diet and not smoking. Exercise can also lower blood pressure, and assist with reducing WHAt’S tHE SECREt to a long and healthy life? weight, which are both risk factors for heart disease. Osteoporosis. As we age, and as lifestyle and diseases impact on our health, there can be a loss of balance between new bone growth and old bone breaking down, leading to a loss in bone density. Once this loss reaches a certain level a diagnosis of osteoporosis is made. A regular exercise programme is essential for bone health. Specifically, weight- bearing exercise offers the best defence. This includes a number of sports, and lifting weights, as well as using your bodyweight as resistance. While activities such as cycling and swimming have a range of health benefits, these activities are not considered weight bearing. Depression. In New Zealand, more than half a million adults (16 per cent) have been diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder and/or anxiety disorder at some point in their life. This includes 14 per cent of adults that have ever been diagnosed with depression, six per cent with anxiety disorder, and one per cent with bipolar disorder. Little or no physical exercise can increase the risk of depression, and a poor diet can decrease the sense of wellbeing, so taking care of yourself needs to be part of any wellness or mental health plan. There is a good reason why exercise is recommended for improving mood. Endorphins are the ‘happy hormones’ that the body releases when moving. They contribute to a feeling of wellness post exercise and are released most effectively during long, continuous workouts of moderate to high intensity. With so many benefits it’s really worthwhile investing in yourself by getting active. If you are struggling with motivation or not sure where to start, help is available through a network of appropriately qualified and experienced REPs registered exercise professionals located throughout New Zealand.
motoring 7 Price - Ford EcoSport Titanium, $29,990. Dimensions - Length, 4325mm; width, 1816mm; height, 1664mm. Configuration - Three-cylinder transverse, front-wheel-drive, 999cc, 92kW, 170Nm, six-speed automatic. Performance - 0-100km/h, 10.5sec. Fuel usage – 6.7l/100km By Ross Kiddie If retirement is looming, or if you’ve already reached retirement age, you could well be looking to downsize your vehicle to something that’s suitable for two, and something with just a little more space for when the grandchildren are in tow. One such vehicle would be Ford’s EcoSport. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not that overly sporty, but it is a sport utility vehicle which is compact but is practical in every sense of the word. Sitting on the Feista platform, the EcoSport is short at just 4.2m, but it translates its space into useful internals. Mechanically, the EcoSport isn’t complicated, it drives out the front wheels only, but it does have technology which is finding its way across the wider Ford production system. Notably, under the bonnet sits a newgeneration three-cylinder turbocharged engine. It must be noted that when EcoSport first landed here it had a four-cylinder 1.5-litre unit, but a recent model upgrade now includes the three-potter, and by my reckoning it is a real gem. Ford claim 92kW and 170Nm, these outputs are available at 6000rpm for power while the torque spread is vast, available all the way from 1500rpm to 4500rm. The result is strong underfoot feel, and a torquey response through the mid-range. While the engine has the characteristic harmonics associated only with three-cylinder engines, it is still smooth, and unless you are really tuned into what is happening under the bonnet you wouldn’t think anything unusual was sitting there. The engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. It is a conventional gearbox with a sport setting which activates steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. It allows the driver to select manual changes, and is a useful device when power needs to tHE NEW Ford ecosport Titanium be extracted, or for slowing momentum when corners arrive, or for when stops need to be made. Interaction between the engine and gearbox is fluid with a natural progression of power between the ratios, there is just enough torque on offer so that the gaps are filled easily. The EcoSport is reasonably lively, it will cut out a standstill to 100km/h time of 10.5sec, thanks a lot to its light weight of just under 1300kg. That also contributes to lack of stress on the engine, it is relaxed and comfortable in its power supply. That being the case it, according to Ford, is capable of a 6.7-litre per 100km (42mpg) combined cycle fuel usage figure. That sits well with the readout during my time with the test car, it was constantly listing at 7.5l/100km (38mpg). At 100km/h a 5l/100km (55mpg) figure is on offer with the engine not very busy at 2100rpm at that speed. The EcoSport takes on the handling qualities I’m very familiar with in European Fords. It feels lithe and nimble with chassis control and steering feel that promotes confidence. Even though it sits high on the suspension, there is little body movement and gravitational change is unforced, the body is balanced over the suspension. The spring and damper rates are compliant so that rut and bump absorption provides a comfortable ride along with the firming needed to provide a taut feel. Incidentally, high quality Bridgestone Ecopia tyres (205/50 x 17in) have high grip properties. In terms of cost, the EcoSport Trend sits at $26,990, while a high grade Titanium variant is listed at $29,990. The evaluation car was the latter. In Titanium form the EcoSport wants for little. It gets satellite navigation, cruise control and speed limiter, push-button ignition, leather accented seats and a large central display which includes a rear view camera. For its price the EcoSport is outstanding buying, it is functional and pleasing to drive, it is a car for those who need something just a little different in a small package. Even though it’s a squeeze for five it is fine for those who frequently travel with children and all of their requirements. Boot space is generous and there is a deep floor thanks to the spare wheel being located on the rear door. As I’ve aged to the stage where I’ve earned a SuperGold card, I’ve found my old joints and bones aren’t quite as flexible as they once were. That being the case, it was good to note that the EcoSport has easy entry and egress, some of that can be attributed to its high ground clearance (209mm). It is certainly a vehicle that will suit many age groups – young to seniors. 2018 FORD ECOSPORT GET OUT AND PLAY NEW FEATURES > NEW STYLING > AWARD WINNING PERFORMANCE Award winning 1.0L 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine • SYNC ® 3 with 8” colour touch screen and navigation system • Rear view camera across the range • New front grille, headlamps and fog lamps • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration 2 TEST DRIVE TODAY YEAR UNLIMITED KILOMETRE WARRANTY 3 ECOSPORT RANGE Trend: $26,990+ORC1 Titanium: $29,990+ORC1 1. Available at participating Ford New Zealand dealerships. Price excludes on road costs, options and accessories and is not available in conjunction with any other special offers. 2. Apple and Apple Carplay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android, Android Auto and Google Maps are registered trademarks of Google Inc. For phone and media player compatibility, please visit www.ford.co.nz/sync. 3. Warranty conditions apply. Warranty period commences on the date of delivery except where the vehicle is a dealership, demonstration or service loaner vehicle, in which case it commences on the date on which it was first registered by an Authorised Ford Dealer. Tyres, tubes and supplier branded parts and accessories are excluded. Shock absorbers and batteries are subject to shorter warranty periods. Visit www.ford.co.nz/owners/warranty for further information. Avon Anywhere City Ford Cnr Main South Rd and Epsom Rd, Sockburn | CHRISTCHURCH | 03 348 4129 or 0800 655 551 Rangiora 123 Sample Service Road Centre | | SAMPLEVILLE 78 Ivory St | 03 313 7059 | P 01 | avoncityford.com 234 5678 | anywhereford.co.nz
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