Exercises to help improve balance and reduce the risk of falling after age 60

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Some exercises to help improve balance and reduce the risk of falling after age 60 include standing in one foot, walking with heels touching toes...

Stand balanced on one foot

Stand up straight, 2 legs hip-width apart, 2 hands dropped naturally. Push your body weight onto your left leg. Lift your right leg off the ground. Tighten your abs, keep your shoulders and hips balanced. Hold the pose for 30 seconds, then switch legs. Repeat with the other side.

Heel-to-toe walk

Stand up straight, eyes looking forward. Walk on a straight line, placing your forefoot close to your hindfoot. Perform 10 steps in a row, trying to balance.

Squat

Squats help increase the strength of thighs and buttocks and improve the ability to stand up and sit down. Stand up straight, 2 legs shoulder-width apart. Extend both arms forward or sit on your hips.

Slowly bend your hips and knees as if sitting on a chair. Lower your body until your thighs are almost parallel to the floor or within the comfort you feel. Use the force from your heel to stand straight again. Repeat as possible.

Step onto the podium

Stand in front of a low platform, stairs or a sturdy bench. Place your left foot on the platform, tighten your abdominal muscles and keep your chest straight. Use force from your left heel to step up until you stand upright. Slowly lower your body to the starting position. Change legs and repeat. Do the number of repetitions appropriate to your physical strength.

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