6 Balance Exercises to Boost Strength and Stability After 50, According to Fitness Experts

Practice balance exercises at least two to three times per week to improve stability and balance. Start slowly, focus on form ...
NBC New York

Can You Pass This '10-Second Balance' Test? Here's Why It's the Secret to a Longer Life, Say Health Experts

Balance training is an often overlooked skill that can boost both your longevity and quality of life, researchers say. A 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that, for ...
Women's Health

These Are The Best Balance Exercises To Do At Any Age, According To A Trainer

When I think about having good balance, I imagine a tightrope, balance beam, or unicycle. That's the high-performance side of it, but balance is actually a huge part of your everyday life and ...
AOL

This 30-second balance test can help tell you how well you’re aging

A new study published in the journal PLoS One found that a simple balance test is a strong indicator of age-related decline. Researchers at Mayo Clinic evaluated grip and knee strength, double- and ...
Seattle Times

Can you pass the 10-second balance test?

Len Kaplan began having difficulty walking in a straight line when he was in his 50s. Scoliosis combined with compressed discs in his back were causing his balance to deteriorate. “Physical therapy, ...
New York Post

Can you pass the ‘old man test’? 3-step challenge can tell your balance, coordination and strength

You’re only as old as your ability to put shoes on. An “old man test” — which challenges people to ready their feet to go outside with three simple steps — has gone viral on TikTok, Instagram and ...
CNN

Here’s the way to exercise for better balance

In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more often you lose your balance, the more likely you are to take a tumble that ...