Maintaining stability and coordination as you get older isn’t always the easiest. And unfortunately, you may be more at risk of falling or getting injured if you’re off-kilter. Rather than continuing ...
These are the best exercises for balance. So whether you’re a regular gym-goer who wants to work on your stability, or a senior who’s exercising to prevent falls, here’s how to improve your balance ...
It's no secret that as we age, our balance and coordination start to decline. This can lead to an increased risk for scary ...
The single-leg stand is one of the easiest and most effective balance exercises. To do it, simply stand on one leg while keeping the other foot off the ground. Try to hold this position for 30 seconds ...
But for Australia’s ageing population, falling isn’t so easy. Just one month earlier my aunty fell over. She’s 58 and escaped lightly with two fractured ribs. It will take eight weeks for her bones to ...
Multitasking has become the norm in the modern world. It is therefore easy to overlook the significance of balance and coordination. Poor balance might can be seen in subtle ways; maybe you feel ...
When the calendar pages turn past the half-century mark, the body begins whispering new messages about balance and stability. Falls become more than just embarrassing moments—they transform into ...
Exercise goals tend to be fairly uniform among most people; lose weight, build muscle, grow stronger, get faster. Improved balance is less likely to be on your fitness wish list, but it should be.
Balance training sounds like something only gymnasts and yoga instructors need to worry about, but it’s actually the most underrated predictor of how gracefully you’ll age and how long you’ll live ...