Exercise intervention to improve strength and balance among older adults

Balance exercises-- Exercise intervention designed to improve strength and dynamic balance among community-dwelling older adults

Recently, studies have looked at balance exercises to help aging individuals in our communities. Loss of balance and falling are critical concerns for older adults. Physical activity and balance exercises can improve balance and decrease the risk of falling. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a simple, low-cost exercise program for community-dwelling older adults. Sixteen senior adults were evaluated using the Senior Fitness Test for measures of functional strength, aerobic endurance, dynamic balance and agility, and flexibility. In addition, measures of height, weight, resting blood pressure, blood lipids, and cognitive function were obtained. Participants then attended a 10-week exercise class including stretching, strengthening, and balance-training exercises.

Balance Exercises Help Older Adults

At the completion of the program, significant improvements were observed in tests measuring dynamic balance and agility, lower and upper extremity strength, and upper extremity flexibility. The results indicate that balance exercise programs such as this are an effective, low-cost solution to improving health and factors that affect falling risk among older adults.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

The Exercise For Balance DVD is the perfect Balance DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The Exercise For Balance DVD is loaded with the best balance exercises and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like dancing and hiking. In the Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance exercises from a
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