Better Balance Online Course
Balance for the elderly.
Dear Reader,
It’s no secret that as we get into our 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, we may not be as steady on our feet as we used to be.
We all occasionally feel a little shaky just walking, standing still, or going up and down stairs. But the truth is that these shaky moments can lead to a downward spiral of inactivity and an increased risk of incapacitating falls — the leading cause of injuries in people over 65 years of age.
Have you ever felt like you were about to topple over? Maybe you were reaching for something on an upper shelf or making your way down a flight of stairs or simply getting up out of a chair. If you’re lucky, it was a fleeting moment and you maintained your balance.
But you likely realized that your balance wasn’t what it used to be and that you should do something about it.
Exercises that will help you improve your balance and prevent harmful falls
At the heart of the Online Course are exercise videos that can help you build strength and flexibility and improve shaky balance. Narrated by renowned fitness instructor and best-selling author Michele Stanten, these videos clearly demonstrate proper form to help maximize their effectiveness. Ranging from easy to more difficult, most of these exercises require nothing more than a chair or a mat.
Beginner balance workout
This is the first step toward improving shaky balance. It’s ideal for people of many ages and abilities, including those who are older, frail, or recovering from illness or surgery.
Standing workout.
Easy-to-do exercises help improve static balance — your ability to stand in one spot without swaying.
Yoga workout.
Simple movements that help improve your stability, build strength, and increase flexibility. (Includes modifications for all levels of ability).
In motion workout
See how to improve your dynamic balance — the ability to anticipate and react to changes as you move — to help prevent falls. These exercises are ideal for improving your ability to stroll down the street, walk up or down stairs, and turn to look behind you.
Balance on a beam workout.
These more challenging exercises use a soft, high-density foam beam to help improve your stability in three different ways.
