Improve your balance at any age through exercise ​

The body systems responsible for balance can be affected by gradual changes due to aging or side effects of medications. There are also a host of health problems that can lead to unsteadiness on your feet. But many stability problems caused by aging or conditions such as arthritis respond well to exercises designed to improve balance. 

Most likely, you already engage in some activities that help sharpen balance, especially if you're an active person. Here are some balance-strengthening activities that are routinely part of my training and I recommend be part of yours as well and why. 

• Stretching loosens tight muscles, which can affect posture and balance.
• Yoga strengthens and stretches tight muscles while challenging your static and dynamic balance skills.
• Tai chi moves, which involve gradual shifts of weight from one foot to another combined with rotating the trunk and extending the limbs, offer a series of challenges to improve your balance.

​Not active at all? Research shows that the right exercises can help sedentary folks dramatically improve their strength and balance at any age or ability level. 

Check out our stretches and circuits.