Balance Exercises And Gravity

Balance Exercises And The Forces Of Gravity

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com

    Balance exercises help all of us mere mortals who walk the face of the earth and deal with gravity on a daily basis. Recently, I had the pleasure of enjoying the movie, "Gravity" with Sandra Bullock. The movie was an excellent portrayal of life without gravity and the struggles which can ensue. While watching Sandra Bullock face near death in a weightless environment over and over, I was reminded that although gravity can be a nemesis for those who have a history of falling, it can also be quite beneficial for us earthbound folks if we keep in mind some specific stability training and regularly rehearse balance exercises. To be more specific, for those older adults who experience a sudden fall, where it feels like gravity just hurls you to the ground, learning to control the body’s center balance point is the first step to combating gravity and reducing the potential for falling. Please see  http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now

Balance Exercises For Improving Stability

    One of the first steps to overcoming the fear and incidence of falling for older individuals is to begin a specific balance exercise program that includes stability training for weight shifting. Since most falls occur from an older adult losing their balance by moving their body center alignment out of the base of support of their feet, learning how to center and control weight shifting is essential. equilibrium exercises that focus on weight shifting can include standing with feet shoulder width apart and rocking forwards and backwards or side to side. That routine can be advanced by practicing it on a soft, unstable surface like a couch cushion or soft foam. in addition to rehearsing stability exercises, older adults also need to emphasize strength exercises, which also leads to better steadiness. in particular, it is critical to concentrate on strengthening the "antigravity" muscles like those in the calf (gastrocnemious) and those in the thighs (quadriceps). having strong leg muscles facilitates controlling the body's weight shifting as well as maximizing the balance reactions at the ankles. you can practice appropriate strength and balance exercises developed by a physical therapist by following along with the exercise for balance dvd at home or at the gym.

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To beat gravity at it's own game, begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The comprehensive Balance DVD is the perfect instructional tool to use at home or in a group setting. The professionally filmed DVD is filled with the best balance 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 routines from a balance trainer ---licensed Physical Therapist--- who has worked with balance and dizziness disorders for over 20 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

Don't let gravity get you down. Start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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