Brad: Now, let's go to the sidestepping. Start with the left leg going to the left. Again, don't go out too far; take your time with it. If it is too easy, simply go a little deeper, but not too much, ...

Balance is a hot topic with the older people I train. They all want to know the best exercises to help them stay upright and ...

Practicing balance exercises can help older adults increase their stability and strength. Most can be done without equipment and are suitable for performing at home. Being physically active is ...

Various abilities can decline as we age. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Different exercises can help maintain these skills, plus reduce the risk of ...

Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you — your chair. Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat ...

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 – ...

For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once you grow past the wobbly legs and skinned knees of childhood. But once you hit a certain age, finding balance (literally) isn’t always ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Six women in their 60s to 80s lunge side to side within a YMCA pool, essentially emulating falling and regaining balance. At times during the one-hour class, they also pad about, reaching for bobbing ...

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Various abilities can naturally decline as a person ages. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Many exercises can help maintain these abilities and reduce ...