The single-leg stand is a great way to improve your balance and strengthen your legs. Stand next to a wall or chair for support, if required. Lift one leg off the ground so that only one foot is ...
Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, head injuries, and the need to use assistive devices like canes or walkers. In addition to balance exercises, ...
Losing your balance and taking a tumble every now and then is only natural. It happens to the best of us! However, as you age and the muscles you use to stand naturally weaken (along with your vision) ...
Brad: To get the best of the best, I looked at it from a therapist's perspective, and we're going to tell you why they're the ...
Firefighter Tim Griffin from the Carmel Fire Department joined us to share some easy balance exercises that can help improve our ability to stay steady and strong. Balance is important for everyday ...
Use these six Swiss ball exercises to rebuild lost muscle, boost strength, and improve balance and posture from home after 50 ...
Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...
Proprioception is your awareness of your body’s position in space and it's vital for coordination, balance, reaction time and stability.
Aging doesn’t equal decline. Getting older doesn’t automatically include growing weaker, slower and more fragile. As Kris Herbert, founder and certified personal trainer at The Gym Venice, says, ...
Balance naturally declines with age. But with proper balancing exercises, you can stop—or even reverse—that trend. As you know, balance is a fundamental element of golf. It sets the foundation for a ...