Incorporating balance training into a workout is essential as we age. Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults aged over 65 with approximately 1 in 3 adults, over this age, falling annually.
Working on balance helps to improve confidence, increases core strength and coordination and helps to reduce the natural decline in muscle and bone strength as we age.
Balance exercises are movements designed to improve your ability to control and stabilize your body’s position, whether moving or stationary. They strengthen core, lower back, and leg muscles, enhancing the body’s stability to prevent falls, boost coordination, and maintain mobility, especially for older adults.
The key benefits of balance training include-
Fall prevention
Poor balance is a leading cause of falls. Exercises can help to build strength, stability, enhance proprioception and improve reaction times.
Reducing injury
Regular training can reduce the risk of injuries, in particular, hip fractures which are a major cause of death in older adults. This is essential to help maintain an independent and active lifestyle.
Improved physical health
Balance training increases walking speed, enhances strength (particularly in the core and lower body), improves flexibility, and makes daily tasks like reaching, bending, or walking on uneven surfaces easier. This improved strength and mobility in turn can lead to a better quality of life.
Increased confidence
Consistent practice of relevant exercises helps to reduce fear and anxiety of falls and injury. Consequently people can have a happier and more active lifestyle.
Fasttrack Fitness
So how do we incorporate balance training into the sessions we do at Fasttrack Fitness? Whether it’s an EMS session, a private Pilates session or a personal training session, these exercises play a key role in the movements we do with clients. Training can take many forms and at Fasttrack Fitness we expertly tailor these exercises to an individual’s ability and needs.
If you are interested in improving your balance and would like to find out more about what we do or arrange a free trial contact us : https://www.fasttrackfitness.net/contact-us/
