work on balance
Having a good sense of balance is important in everyday life and when you play sports. Balance becomes more of a problem with age. That’s why it’s important to incorporate balance training into your workouts. Here are some ways to improve your balance and add balance challenges to your fitness routine.
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.
