Strength

Whether you are able to measure your balance or not, the number one thing you can do to protect or improve your balance is to make sure that you have muscle strength, especially in your legs. Your legs are your primary anti-gravity extensors, and they need to be used daily. Can you get up from a chair without using your arms? Did you know that this is something you can practice? The CDC recommends a simple regime you can follow to get stronger.

Always make sure you are safe when exercising and ask your doctor to clear you before starting a new program. There has been an explosion recently in gyms and personal trainers who specialize in training older adults, bearing in mind their goals, and some of the challenges that aging can bring to movement and fitness. Now is the best time to take advantage of their expertise. Ask for ZIBRIO Balance specialists or Functional Aging qualified instructors in your area.

In addition to strength, your balance system will benefit from specific balance training. These are slow exercises that you do with focus and concentration to build your body’s abilities. Just 10 minutes a day is better for you than one or two longer sessions per week. You can access ZIBRIO’s Better Balance Training directly through the BalanceCoach app. You can also access fitness trainers who specialize in coaching older adults, those recovering from injury and illness.