By starting to implement easy exercises into your day now, you can ‘improve stability, coordination and equilibrium, which are all important as we age to navigate uneven pavements, step into the ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

Mike: So as we age, typically, our balance will decline, unfortunately. Some common causes of this are weakness. The weaker ...

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 – ...

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 ...

Incorporating balance exercises into your strength training routine can help improve your stability, reduce the risk of injuries and enhance your running performance. From single-leg exercises to ...

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 ...

Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining ...

Have you ever stumbled on uneven ground (or even ground) but somehow caught yourself before you fell? That’s proprioception, your body’s built-in GPS. It’s your body’s ability to sense where it is in ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Follow Gabby Landsverk Every time Gabby publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox!

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 ...