What do all forms of exercise have in common? Balance.

In this episode, we explore why balance becomes especially important after age 50 and how you can train it at any age.

We discuss:

• Balance naturally declines as we age, and this decline matters for both daily confidence and fall prevention.
• Your body’s three “security systems” – inner ear, vision, and proprioception – work together to keep you steady.
• Simple, practical balance exercises you can do at home, no equipment required.

Whether you’re 50 or 90, athletic or just getting started, balance training can help you move with confidence and independence. Stick with it, and your future self will thank you.

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Additional resources are available in the links below.

• Youtube: Seniors: The 2-Minute Workout that Helped Me Regain My Balance!
• Youtube: SENIORS: These 3 BALANCE Moves Reboot Your STABILITY FAST (No Gym, No Equipment)
• Older Adults: Adding Activity Recommendations | Physical Activity Basics | CDC
• Tandem Stance balance exercise for seniors | More Life Health — More Life Health - Seniors Health & Fitness
• Single Leg Stance Balance Exercise Technique For Seniors — More Life Health - Seniors Health & Fitness
• The 8 Best Balance Exercises for Seniors
• Falls Prevention for Older Adults
• Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls - Mayo Clinic
• Tai Chi: What You Need To Know
• 30-Second Chair Stand
• Proprioception: What It Is, How To Improve It & Disorder
• The Semicircular Canals - Neuroscience - NCBI Bookshelf