Five stability moves to test your balance, control, and coordination after 60<\/p>\n
Balance is one of those physical abilities most people don\u2019t think much about until it starts slipping away. But once you reach 60, the National Institutes of Health<\/a> says maintaining balance becomes more important than ever because it affects nearly every aspect of daily life, from walking and climbing stairs to carrying groceries and getting up from a seated position.<\/p>\n You may not realize that balance involves more than your feet or standing on one leg. It relies on multiple systems working together simultaneously<\/a>, including your muscular strength, joint stability, vision, coordination, reaction time, and core control. When any of these systems weaken with age, your balance suffers.<\/p>\n Fortunately, your balance can be trained and measured with stability exercises. These moves can serve as indicators of your balance so you know what you need to improve so you can age as healthfully as possible.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re unsure how to go about improving your balance, ETNT is here to help. We chatted with James Bickerstaff, CPT, a personal trainer at OriGym<\/a>, who shares his five best five stability moves for those 60 and older to test their balance. \u201cBalance isn\u201dt just about legs, your core plays a major role too,\u201d says Bickerstaff. \u201cFor example, bird dogs teach your body to resist unwanted movements, helping to improve your coronation and control.\u201d6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n If you can perform the following exercises with confidence and control, your stability is likely better than many people your age. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n