balance exercises
How’s your balance? It matters for your risk of falling and fracturing a hip. Strength training can help but you also can integrate more focused balance training into your strength workouts. Learn practical tips for integrating balance-focused exercises into your fitness routine for improved stability and strength.
So, what exactly is “active aging.” It can mean different things depending on the subject matter at hand, but overall, active aging is how we can feel our best with each passing year by focusing on the activities that keep our bodies and our minds equipped for life.
Exercise will not cure osteoarthritis but will help you manage the symptoms and improve your quality of life. Here are five types of exercise you should do if you have this condition.
Ankle sprains are painful and inconvenient. Plus, they can keep you from exercising for a while. There are several ways to lower your risk of ankle sprains, and research shows balance training may help. Here are some balance exercises that help protect against ankle injuries.
Exercise can reduce the risk of health problems. It can also prevent some loss of lean body mass and drop in metabolism that occurs with age. Now a new study shows that a combination of lower-body strength training and balance exercises can reduce the risk of falls and injuries as we grow older. Discover why it’s important to work on lower-body strength and balance – and a simple test to see how good your sense of balance is.
Even if your primary goal is to build strength and endurance, don’t neglect balance skills. Find out why working on balance is important and how to do it.
