Recommended Amount Of Senior Balance Exercises

Try A Daily Dose Senior Balance Exercises

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

    Performing senior balance exercises every day is the most effective way to maximize balance abilities and minimize the possibility of a fall. Please see   http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now The recommended amount of general physical exercise for older adults is the same as that for adults aged 18–64 years—at least 150 min weekly (about 30 min 5 days a week) of moderate-intensity physical activity. However, most older adults do not come close to meeting these recommendations.When older adults exercise, they mostly walk because it is both practical and beneficial. Strengthening exercise is also very important for older adults, yet it remains difficult to engage seniors in this activity with only 10–12% of persons 65 and older saying they do strengthening exercise more than twice a week. Furthermore, An exercise program, even if shown to be efficacious, loses its impact if it cannot be sustained long term. Ideally, a combination of strengthening exercises and equilibrium routines is the most beneficial and prepares the way for a safe walking program.

Regular Senior Balance Exercises Improve Stability

   To develop adequate steadiness for all movement activities, a daily regime of senior balance exercises is recommended. By performing equilibrium routines on a regular basis, the body is able to make strong connections between the sensory input form the feet and the balance center in the brain. Additionally, when you rehearse steadiness exercises like standing on one foot you will strengthen the necessary balance reactions at the feet and ankles. Having fast and strong balance reactions enable you to adapt to various terrain or uneven surfaces with walking, which will diminish the potential of a fall with walking. One of the best ways to perform single leg standing exercises is to stand near a table, counter or sink on one foot with your eyes open. The goal is to perform this activity for twenty seconds, three times on each foot. You can practice this exercises, a step by step progression of other senior balance exercises and specific strengthening exercises by following the direction of a knowledgeable Physical Therapist in the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Senior Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    To begin the recommended amount of stability and strengthening exercises needed,  start the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Exercise For Balance DVD is an exceptional educational DVD to use at home or in a group setting. The professionally filmed Exercise For Balance DVD comes filled with  the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like grocery shopping,  walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like dancing, playing golf and hiking. In the easy to follow Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, specific stability techniques and balance routines from a knowledgeable balance instructor --- 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

    For optimal physical activity, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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